Surging Santa Ana Winds Bring Potential Shutoffs to More Than 80k SDG&E Customers
Santa Ana winds increased Monday morning, prompting Gas & Electric to began a new set of Public Safety Power Shutoffs across the county, affecting just under 1,000 customers with the potential to reach over 80,
Santa Ana winds lead to another round of power shutoffs around San Diego County
Since Jan. 8, one wave after another of fierce Santa Anas have blown through Southern California. Thus far, the San Diego area has escaped the devastation seen in the Los Angeles areas by wind-whipped blazes that leveled homes and forced evacuations.
SDG&E begins cutting power as Santa Ana winds pick up in San Diego County
Santa Ana winds picked up across San Diego County Monday, prompting a red flag warning for the most wind-prone areas and power shut-offs for some San Diego Gas & Electric customers.
Strong winds prompt public safety power shutoffs in communities throughout San Diego
POWAY, Calif. — As of Wednesday night, San Diego Gas and Electric’s public safety power shutoffs had impacted parts of Alpine, Descanso and Julian. The reason for these power shutoffs is to prevent wind-damaged power lines from potentially sparking fires. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until Friday morning.
San Diego County braces for fire amid red flag warnings
SDG&E crews are restoring power to areas of rural San Diego County today as blustery Santa Ana winds continued throughout SoCal.
SDGE begins turning off power to customers as fierce Santa Ana winds reach the backcountry
San Diego Gas & Electric began turning off power in San Diego County’s backcountry Monday to minimize that chances that sparks from its power lines could trigger a wildfire in the midst of deepening drought and powerful Santa Ana winds.
Wildfires prompt evacuations near San Diego amid relentless Santa Ana winds
As wildfires continued to burn in Los Angeles, three fires broke out in San Diego County, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.
Critical Fire Threat Continues in San Diego County as Santa Ana Winds Intensify
A critical fire threat will continue across San Diego County as Santa Ana winds and dry conditions persist through early Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
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SDG&E: Power restoration efforts underway; resources available
SDG&E has been working to restore power to rural areas of San Diego County, as blustery Santa Ana winds continue.
During SDG&E power shutoffs, why do some areas have no electricity but others nearby do?
During adverse weather conditions, backcountry areas are prone to have electricity cut because they are often located in or ...
Over 12,000 SDG&E customers impacted by public safety power shutoffs
Thousands of San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) customers are experiencing outages during another round of public safety power ...
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Power restored to SDG&E customers following public safety shutoffs
After restoring power to all customers Thursday, SDG&E then de-energized 6,909 customers in rural east and north county as a ...