Greater LA
Scheduled power outages sweep through California
Due to Santa Ana winds, gusts in some parts of LA could top 60 mph. Power lines could fall down and spark fires. To help avoid another wildfire, big utilities are turning off power for hundreds of thousands of people across the state.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenDue to Santa Ana winds, gusts in some parts of LA could top 60 mph. Power lines could fall down and spark fires. To help avoid another wildfire, big utilities are turning off power for hundreds of thousands of people across the state.
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Due to Santa Ana winds, gusts in some parts of LA could top 60 mph. Power lines could fall down and set things on fire.
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