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Diablo and Santa Ana winds are to descend on California and raise wildfire risk
A weather event called the diablo wind is expected to whip up across Northern California and cause humidity levels to drop and raise the risk of wildfires.
Power shutoffs possible as gusty Santa Ana winds kick up wildfire danger
Southern California Edison announced it may shut off power as early as Friday morning in case of hazardous conditions.
Ahead of winds, PG&E adjusts plans for possible power shutoffs in Northern California
PG&E in recent years has imposed planned power shutoffs in the face of dire wildfire weather. The utility company’s equipment has been blamed for sparking some of the worst fires in state history, including the 2018 Camp Fire that devastated Paradise, and PG&E Corp. has been found liable for billions of dollars worth of destruction.
'Diablo wind' in California could spark fires, lead to power shutdown for 30,000
The National Weather Service issued a "red flag warning" for northern California beginning Thursday night until Saturday night.
California fire threat forces warnings of potential power shutoffs
PG&E, California’s largest utility provider, has warned upwards of around 32,000 customers in northern and central parts of the Golden State that they could see their power shut off in an effort to reduce the wildfire risk from energized equipment and power lines.
Diablo and Santa Ana winds may whip across California and raise wildfire risk
Forecasters have issued red flag warnings for fire danger until Saturday from the central coast through the San Francisco Bay Area and into northern Shasta County, not far from the Oregon border.
California to get first major Diablo wind event of fall as fire danger ramps up
Winds are expected to ramp up around Northern California the next few days, eventually resulting in critical fire weather conditions Thursday through Saturday. But before the elevated wildfire risk, a few rain showers are possible Wednesday as a weak cold front clips Northern California.
California boosts firefighting resources in high-risk areas amid critical fire weather
The California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES) has placed additional firefighting resources in high-risk areas ...
'Inside slider' to bring dire wildfire weather to parts of California
A chance for rain comes to California mid-week before winds pick up and heighten wildfire concern later in the week.
Burning to learn: What wildfire research shows us about how to save a home
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There’s dangerous fire weather in California late this week. What to know
Red flag warnings for high fire danger are in effect from 11 p.m. Thursday through 5 p.m. on Saturday, largely in northern ...
As California bills soar, PG&E pushes costly wildfire projects over cheaper options. Here’s why
California’s utilities promote undergrounding power lines as wildfire mitigation, but critics argue it’s driving rates up and ...
Parts of California may see 'highest fire risk period of year so far'
A so-called "inside slider" is expected to bring breezy weather to a large portion of California, generating winds and ...
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Trump, again, threatens to withhold California wildfire aid if elected
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Wildfire insurance scam in Southern California nets thieves $75,000
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Map Shows Red Flag Fire Warning for California and Midwest States
"Red flag Warnings span from Kansas to Minnesota and reiterate the potential for fires to spread rapidly," the NWS said.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Oct. 17
A new wildfire was reported today at 1:59 p.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land.