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California wildfire threat grows with power shutoffs
Hot winds and power cuts prepare California for wildfire surge.
In brief
Hot winds and power cuts prepare California for wildfire surge. California faces heightened wildfire risk as Santa Ana winds and planned power shutoffs begin. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Fire weather warning
Large swaths of California face fire weather starting Thursday as winds threaten power shutoffs.
Los Angeles response
Mayor Karen Bass directs fire department to deploy personnel ahead of winds.
Santa Ana wind forecast
Santa Ana winds reach 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph in mountainous areas.
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning for northern and central california starts Thursday for rapid fire spread.
Power shutoffs begin
Pacific Gas and Electric plans power shutoffs for 88,000 customers across 29 counties.
Historic fires
2025 Palisades Fire killed 12 people and destroyed homes in los angeles.
Next steps
Power shutoffs could last through saturday as winds threaten wildfire risk.
The one thing
California faces heightened wildfire risk as Santa Ana winds and planned power shutoffs begin.
