PG&E Confirms Power Shutoffs To Begin Tonight In Parts Of Butte, Yuba and Plumas Counties
PG&E confirmed on Saturday that the company will move forward with power shutoffs in parts of Butte, Plumas and Yuba counties beginning at 10 p.m. tonight.
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PG&E confirmed on Saturday that the company will move forward with power shutoffs in parts of Butte, Plumas and Yuba counties beginning at 10 p.m. tonight.
Some PG&E customers may experience power shutoffs this weekend due to the elevated fire risk and Red Flag Conditions.
PG&E's latest round of power shutoffs for safety affected almost 50,000 people Wednesday.
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PG&E announced Tuesday evening that crews will turn off power for approximately 46,800 customers in parts of Butte, Nevada, Placer, Plumas and Yuba counties.
Crews did start restoring power Tuesday afternoon, however, a spokesperson said these safety shutoffs could continue until Wednesday morning, depending on weather conditions.
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