PG&E Cuts Power to 2,000 Homes to Mitigate Wildfire Risks

Utility implements first safety shutoff of the year amid high temperatures and fire danger in Northern California.

Approximately 2,000 customers in eight counties and one tribal community lost power early Tuesday.
The shutoff was smaller than initially expected, affecting fewer than the predicted 12,400 customers.
Favorable weather conditions delayed additional planned outages for around 10,000 customers.
PG&E's equipment has previously been linked to major wildfires, prompting preemptive shutoffs to prevent new incidents.
Community resource centers have been set up to assist affected residents with cooling, charging devices, and accessing water.