Large-scale blackout in California: 750 thousand people will be left without electricity

While the first rain of the season is expected in Southern California, the state’s largest utility warned that it could turn off electricity for 750 000 people, as high fire conditions returned to upstate. Writes about it USA Today.

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Power outages could continue from Wednesday morning, November 20, until Thursday evening, November 21, which will affect consumers in the Sierra foothills and the San Francisco Bay Area, Pacific Gas & Electric said.

Residents of 25 counties will be left without electricity as part of efforts to prevent sparks that cause forest fires in strong winds and dry conditions.

However, unlike last month, Southern California utilities will not follow suit due to favorable weather forecasts. According to Weather Channel forecasts, rain may fall in Los Angeles and San Diego from Tuesday, November 19. This will be the first rainfall this season.

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According to Cal Fyre, from 1 October around the state, about 58 fires broke out that burned over 115 000 acres (46 538 ha) of land. Kincade Fire forced almost 200 000 people to evacuate before firefighters managed to localize the fire in Sonoma County in early November.

There were no fires as of the evening of November 18, but more than 81% of the state is considered “abnormally dry,” according to a recent US drought study report.

However, the state has urged utilities to reduce the frequency and scope of pre-emptive outages. Business interruptions disrupt daily life and may not prevent fires. PG&E admitted they found broken equipment near where the Kincade Fire started.

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