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California bracing for high fire threat and power cuts to prevent sparks

Pacific Gas and Electric said it may cut power to 20,000 customers beginning Tuesday evening. Given that it is Election Day, it said it’s working with state and local officials to ensure reliable service.

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High winds – up to 80 mph – may bring critical fire risk to California

SAN FRANCISCO – Residents of highly populated areas in California are being urged to exercise caution around fire sources as several factors combine to dramatically increase the risk of blazes Monday – and even more so later in the week. More than 25 m ...

Bloomberg L.P. · 1d

California Faces Risk of Power Cuts With Winds Boosting Fire Threat

California residents face power shutoffs this week as warm, dry winds sweep the state, threatening to tear down utility lines and spark wildfires.

The Mirror US on MSN · 15h

Hurricane force winds could bring critical fire risk to California with 25 million on red alert

The state is still recovering from one of the worst wildfire seasons on record with more than 1 million acres burned so far. High winds can cause power companies to shut off power to some areas to mitigate the risks of power lines sparking fires.

Santa Ana Winds create 'critical fire weather conditions'

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Santa Ana Winds create 'critical fire weather conditions' across California

Gusty Santa Ana winds are expected to return Wednesday and continue into Thursday, bringing with them elevated fire risk, officials said.

The New York Times · 21h

Strong Winds Have California Bracing for Wildfire Weather

The state will see multiple wind events through the middle of the week, and its biggest cities may face quickly growing wildfires.

San Francisco Chronicle on MSN · 1d

California weather: Santa Ana, Diablo wind gusts of up to 80 mph to raise fire danger

The strongest offshore wind event in several years is expected across California this week, commonly referred to as Santa Ana, Diablo, Mono and Sundowner winds throughout the state. Breezy conditions in Northern California and a stiff gale in the Southern California mountains Sunday were just a precursor to the event expected this week.

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Red Flag Warning in Northern California as High Winds and Dry Conditions Raise Fire Concerns in Central Valley and Delta

A Red Flag Warning is issued for Northern California due to critical fire weather with gusty winds and low humidity.

Redding Record Searchlight on MSN19h

Fire weather on way in Northern California. PG&E outages could affect 15,000 customers

Fire weather could prompt PG&E to shut off power to 15,000 Northern California customers on Election Day and Wednesday.

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Dangerous winds pummel California. Could power shutoffs affect voting across the state?

Some polling locations could be affected by power shutoffs this week because of high winds that could increase wildfire ...

Update: Containment efforts for Wolf Fire in Riverside County grow to 87%

Wolf Fire initially started 3:41 p.m. Nov. 4 in Riverside County. It has burned 25 acres after being active for 16 hours. By ...

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Strong winds on Election Day and after increase valley fire risk | Weather Impact Alert Day

A new wind event will cause power outages along with fire weather concerns on Election Day and after in Northern California.

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California officials block sprawling luxury development over wildfire concerns

Plans to build a massive mixed-use luxury development on a 16,000-acre property in Northern California’s wine country hit ...

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PG&E warns of power shutoffs for several Northern California counties amid red flag warning

which it says is the most effective way to reduce fire risk and is making California’s grid more resilient to climate ...

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California wildfires are spreading and intensifying faster, putting more people in danger

A new study in Science found that California wildfires are growing four times as quickly as they did 20 years ago. Experts ...

A town in California is fireproofing homes by law. Could Washington soon follow the strategy?

A wildfire destroyed 90% of a town in California. Now, it's using building ordinances to entice insurance companies back. Could Washington soon follow the strategy?

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