Red flag warnings are in place for more than 25 million people in Northern and Southern California, which means soaring temperatures, low humidity and strong winds will increase fire dangers.Īnother utility, Southern California Edison (SCE), shut off power to more than 15,000 customers elsewhere in the state, in Kern, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties.Įven further south, more than 320 customers in Descanso and Alpine lost power after San Diego Gas & Electric turned it off, citing “high winds and dangerous weather conditions.” Blaze burned 5,000 acres in three hours The latest blackouts will continue at least through Thursday in parts of 17 counties, including Sonoma’s wine country. It is burning near the outage footprint in Sonoma County, Pacific Gas & Electric officials said early Thursday. The fire erupted the same day that California’s largest utility started another round of intentional power cuts to prevent its equipment from sparking wildfires. Fire comes during intentional power outages There were 328 personnel from multiple agencies battling the blaze Thursday morning, according to Cal Fire.
“If you’re in Geyserville,” the sheriff’s office said, “leave now.”
