There’s dangerous fire weather in California late this week. What to know
Red flag warnings for high fire danger are in effect from 11 p.m. Thursday through 5 p.m. on Saturday, largely in northern and central California.
PG&E warns of power shutoffs for fire danger across California. See who may be affected
Ahead of potentially dangerous conditions that could lead to wildfires, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. is warning of possible public safety power shutoffs affecting a small number of customers across a wide swath of Northern and Central California beginning as early as Thursday night.
Ahead of winds, PG&E adjusts plans for possible power shutoffs in Northern California
As California braced for critical fire conditions starting Thursday afternoon, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. officials said a quick-moving storm that produced rain in some locations helped planners reduce the number of counties and customers facing public safety power shutoffs through the weekend to roughly 20,
California Faces Dangerous Fire Risks Through Weekend as Winds Rise
For months, scientists have been warning California has a higher risk because of the vegetation growth and relatively mild fire seasons in the past few years. Two winters of plentiful water have allowed plants to thrive, leaving many hillsides covered with grasses and flowers that have now died and dried out.
Parts of California may see 'highest fire risk period of year so far'
A so-called “inside slider” is forecast to bring breezy weather to a large portion of California later this week, heightening wildfire risk at a time of year when vegetation is parched and flammable.
California fire threat forces warnings of potential power shutoffs
PG&E, California’s largest utility provider, has warned upwards of around 32,000 customers in northern and central parts of the Golden State that they could see their power shut off in an effort to reduce the wildfire risk from energized equipment and power lines.
Power shutoffs possible as gusty Santa Ana winds kick up wildfire danger
Southern California Edison announced it may shut off power as early as Friday morning in case of hazardous conditions.
'Inside slider' to bring dire wildfire weather to parts of California
A chance for rain comes to California mid-week before winds pick up and heighten wildfire concern later in the week.
As California bills soar, PG&E pushes costly wildfire projects over cheaper options. Here’s why
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Burning to learn: What wildfire research shows us about how to save a home
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About 20K PG&E customers could have power shut off amid wildfire risk
Public safety power shutoffs are done in anticipation of strong winds affecting powerlines and creating wildfire risk.
Map Shows Red Flag Fire Warning for California and Midwest States
"Red flag Warnings span from Kansas to Minnesota and reiterate the potential for fires to spread rapidly," the NWS said.
Wildfire insurance scam in Southern California nets thieves $75,000
Three people have been arrested in connection with a scheme to defraud insurance companies out of tens of thousands of ...
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California Fire Dashboard Tracks Statewide Resilience Efforts
The online map builds a comprehensive database of fire prevention and mitigation efforts at every level of government to help ...