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Winds, wildfire risks, and preemptive power shutdowns
PG&E says it may cut power in Northern California starting Wednesday due to fire risks. SoCal Edison says it could cut power between Wednesday and Friday because Santa Ana winds are in the forecast.
By Barbara Bogaev • • 49m ListenPG&E says it may cut power in Northern California starting Wednesday due to fire risks. SoCal Edison says it could cut power between Wednesday and Friday because Santa Ana winds are in the forecast.
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