Here’s where 350,000 SoCal residents could lose power due to Santa Ana winds
1 month ago

Here’s where 350,000 SoCal residents could lose power due to Santa Ana winds

LA Times  

With dangerously strong winds forecast across Southern California this week, utilities are considering shutoffs for safety. California’s three largest utility companies are all considering shutting off power in regions where dangerously strong winds are expected to heighten wildfire risk this week. More than 350,000 customers from Kern to San Diego counties could lose power amid the planned safety shutoffs. Southern California Edison was considering planned outages Monday for more than 250,000 customers across a wide swath of its coverage area “due to heightened wildfire risk.” The majority of the customers were in Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties, where more than 40,000 in each county could lose power. The utility company said that shutoffs were likely through at least Wednesday “due to high winds and dry conditions.” The practice of planned public-safety power shutoffs began after downed power lines were found to have started some of California’s deadliest and most destructive fires.

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Los Angeles-Area Fires Erupt as Dangerous Wind Storm Begins
3 days, 15 hours ago

Los Angeles-Area Fires Erupt as Dangerous Wind Storm Begins

Live Mint  

-- Wildfires broke out in Los Angeles County as the region — already gripped by drought — began facing hurricane-force gusts forecast to rake it for days. Dangerous winds The US National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings that extend from central California’s coast to the US-Mexico border. Forecasters are warning of a “particularly dangerous situation,” which is the …

Southern California utilities could turn off your power because of the winds. Here’s how to prepare
4 days, 12 hours ago

Southern California utilities could turn off your power because of the winds. Here’s how to prepare

LA Times  

Burned homes on Old Coach Drive in the aftermath of the Mountain fire in November that was fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds. Southern California is forecasted to be slammed with a “life-threatening and destructive” windstorm Tuesday through Wednesday that’s expected to cause power outages and elevate the threat of fast-moving fires. Fire officials are warning residents living in wildfire-prone …

Dangerous winds prompt Southern California Edison to shut off power to thousands of customers. Here’s where
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4 days, 12 hours ago

Dangerous winds prompt Southern California Edison to shut off power to thousands of customers. Here’s where

LA Times  

A “life-threatening and destructive” windstorm is forecast to last through Thursday, bringing with it severe fire danger and widespread power outages across Southern California. This is the third time in as many months that strong Santa Ana winds have prompted Southern California Edison to cut power to its customers. Elsewhere in Southern California, power outages were affecting more than two …

California Winds Drive Severe Fire Danger in Rain-Starved LA
Top News
4 days, 15 hours ago

California Winds Drive Severe Fire Danger in Rain-Starved LA

Live Mint  

-- Exceptionally powerful, dry winds expected across Southern California this week are set to send wildfire risk skyrocketing in a region that’s endured more than eight months without significant rain. As offshore winds race down local mountain ranges, they’ll bring gusts of up to 80 miles per hour to densely-populated communities in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, putting more than …

Another round of powerful, dry winds to raise wildfire risk across Southern California
4 days, 17 hours ago

Another round of powerful, dry winds to raise wildfire risk across Southern California

Associated Press  

Forecasters warned Southern California could see a “life-threatening, destructive” windstorm this week, as powerful gusts and dropped humidity levels raise the risk for wildfires in parched areas still recovering from a recent destructive blaze. Gusts could reach 80 mph across much of Los Angeles and Ventura counties as winds intensify Tuesday into Wednesday, the National Weather Service said Monday. Areas …

Unusual ‘life-threatening and destructive’ winds bring risk of winter fires, power outages to Southern California
5 days, 12 hours ago

Unusual ‘life-threatening and destructive’ winds bring risk of winter fires, power outages to Southern California

LA Times  

A haze hangs over downtown, as seen from Elysian Park, as harsh Santa Ana weather conditions are predicted this week. The upcoming windstorm‘s red flag warning was elevated Monday afternoon to an even more unusual “particularly dangerous situation,” the most extreme fire weather alert. “If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for very rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior, …

Winds whip Southland, fuel Malibu fire: Where SoCal Edison has shut off power
1 month ago

Winds whip Southland, fuel Malibu fire: Where SoCal Edison has shut off power

LA Times  

An extreme wind event has prompted Southern California Edison to shut off power to tens of thousands of customers in Los Angeles and Ventura counties and the Inland Empire. Officials at the National Weather Service issued a rare “Particularly Dangerous Situation” red flag warning to last through 2 p.m. Tuesday in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. “We always try to …

Thousands without power as Santa Ana winds bring increased fire risk for Southern California
1 month ago

Thousands without power as Santa Ana winds bring increased fire risk for Southern California

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Power to tens of thousands of people had been shut off by Monday night as utilities worked to mitigate the impacts of Southern California’s notorious Santa Ana winds, whose strong gusts could damage electrical equipment and spark wildfires. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for high fire risk with a rare “particularly dangerous situation,” …

Southern California wildfire destroys 132 structures as officials look for fierce winds to subside
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2 months ago

Southern California wildfire destroys 132 structures as officials look for fierce winds to subside

The Independent  

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132 Structures Destroyed In Southern California Wildfire As Fierce Winds Expected To Subside
2 months ago

132 Structures Destroyed In Southern California Wildfire As Fierce Winds Expected To Subside

Huff Post  

FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 7: The Mountain Fire chews through the landscape on November 7, 2024 near Fillmore, California. David McNew via Getty Images CAMARILLO, Calif. — A Southern California wildfire has destroyed 132 structures in less than two days, fire officials said Thursday. Some 10,000 people remained under evacuation orders Thursday as the Mountain Fire continued to threaten some …

California wildfire burns out of control but firefighters could get a break when winds diminish
2 months ago

California wildfire burns out of control but firefighters could get a break when winds diminish

Deccan Chronicle  

CAMARILLO: A wildfire northwest of Los Angeles burned out of control for a second day Thursday after destroying dozens of homes, but officials said firefighters could get a break with fierce winds expected to subside by evening. County fire officials said crews working in steep terrain with support from water-dropping helicopters were focusing on protecting homes on hillsides along the …

132 structures destroyed in Southern California wildfire as fierce winds expected to subside
2 months ago

132 structures destroyed in Southern California wildfire as fierce winds expected to subside

Associated Press  

CAMARILLO, Calif. — A Southern California wildfire has destroyed 132 structures, mostly homes, in less than two days, fire officials said Thursday as raging winds were forecast to ease. County fire officials said crews working in steep terrain with support from water-dropping helicopters were focusing on protecting homes on hillsides along the fire’s northeast edge near the city of Santa …

Strong winds fuel rapid spread of wildfires in Southern California
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2 months ago

Strong winds fuel rapid spread of wildfires in Southern California

NPR  

Strong winds fuel rapid spread of wildfires in Southern California toggle caption Noah Berger/AP CAMARILLO, Calif. — A Southern California wildfire has destroyed 132 structures, mostly homes, in less than two days, fire officials said Thursday as raging winds were forecast to ease. Sponsor Message Some 10,000 people remained under evacuation orders Thursday as the Mountain Fire continued to threaten …

Where Southern California Edison has shut off power to its customers
2 months ago

Where Southern California Edison has shut off power to its customers

LA Times  

An extreme wind event has prompted Southern California Edison to shut off power to thousands of customers across the region. Two fires ignited amid a Santa Ana wind event that was generating 70- to 80-mph wind gusts in Ventura and Los Angeles counties on Wednesday. Tens of thousands of utility customers across the region lost power as of Wednesday afternoon …

Thousands in Southern California told to evacuate as wind-fed wildfire spreads
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2 months ago

Thousands in Southern California told to evacuate as wind-fed wildfire spreads

NPR  

Thousands in Southern California told to evacuate as wind-fed wildfire spreads toggle caption Ethan Swope/FR171736 AP MOORPARK, Calif. — California was lashed by powerful winds Wednesday that fed a fast-moving wildfire, which destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of residents to flee as forecasters warned of the potential for “extreme and life-threatening” blazes. Meanwhile to the south, Los Angeles …

Dangerous winds pummel California. Could power shutoffs affect voting across the state?
2 months, 1 week ago

Dangerous winds pummel California. Could power shutoffs affect voting across the state?

LA Times  

Power shutoffs amid dangerous winds could affect almost 240,000 across California this week, but officials say there should be no voting disruptions, even if some polling locations lose electricity. On Monday, much of the Los Angeles and Ventura county mountains remained under a red flag warning — an alert for extreme fire weather — because of strong Santa Ana winds …

Warning as 'diablo wind' could trigger fires and power outages across California
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Warning as 'diablo wind' could trigger fires and power outages across California

Daily Mail  

A warning has been issued to 30,000 California residents as 'diablo wind' could spark fires and power outages this week. The phenomena is the colloquial name for hot, dry winds that blow in from the northeast, sometimes hitting the San Francisco Bay Area and California's central coast. The NWS has issued a 'red flag' fire warning for parts of northern …

Santa Ana winds whip into Southern California, downing trees and knocking out power
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Santa Ana winds whip into Southern California, downing trees and knocking out power

LA Times  

High winds in the Lake Balboa neighborhood of Los Angeles toppled a tree on Victory Boulevard near Hayvenhurst Avenue. A cold storm from the Great Basin made its way into Southern California early Thursday, bringing strong Santa Ana winds that quickly exceeded 70 to 80 mph in some areas — toppling trees, knocking out power and creating traffic disruptions across …

Santa Ana winds will whip across California, with power outages and downed trees likely
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Santa Ana winds will whip across California, with power outages and downed trees likely

LA Times  

People bundle up while walking on the pier amid gusty winds in Huntington Beach in February. The National Weather Service issued wind advisories — including high wind warnings — from late Wednesday through Friday stretching from the northern Sierra to the Orange County coast, including the Sacramento Valley, the Mojave Desert, the mountains in Los Angeles County and much of …

Why California Isn’t Built To Handle This Kind Of Storm
11 months ago

Why California Isn’t Built To Handle This Kind Of Storm

Huff Post  

A person walks in the rain as a powerful long-duration atmospheric river storm, the second in less than a week, impacts California on Sunday in Santa Barbara, California. Mario Tama via Getty Images A rare weather event that brought catastrophic flooding and wind gusts exceeding 100 miles per hour to California has already incapacitated much of the state — including …

California wildfire puts 1,300 homes at risk as Santa Ana winds whip flames
1 year, 2 months ago

California wildfire puts 1,300 homes at risk as Santa Ana winds whip flames

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Highland Fire started around 12.30pm on Monday in Aguanga, a tiny town located in a rural, hilly area …

California is going big on offshore wind. That’s good for climate, but not enough
1 year, 4 months ago

California is going big on offshore wind. That’s good for climate, but not enough

LA Times  

This story was originally published in Boiling Point, a newsletter about climate change and the environment. Gavin Newsom announced a deal with legislative leaders that could prompt construction of California’s first offshore wind farms — an expensive but valuable resource that researchers have found can play a key role in reaching 100% clean energy. He described the legislation — along …

Los Angeles DWP to halt water and power shut-offs for all customers during extreme weather
1 year, 6 months ago

Los Angeles DWP to halt water and power shut-offs for all customers during extreme weather

LA Times  

A man cools off at Lake Balboa Park in Van Nuys. A vote Tuesday from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power favored a resolution that will cease water and power shut-offs due to nonpayment during extreme weather events. As Southern California braces for its first heat wave of the summer, the board of the Los Angeles Department of …

Strong winds to hit Southern California as region braces for possible outages, fire risk
1 year, 9 months ago

Strong winds to hit Southern California as region braces for possible outages, fire risk

LA Times  

A wind turbine farm off Highway 14 in Mojave. A high wind warning is in effect for the San Gabriel Mountains, Ventura County mountains, Antelope Valley foothills, Antelope Valley, the Interstate 5 corridor and the Highway 14 corridor. Strong winds are expected to hit much of Southern California on Monday, bringing the risk of downed trees, power outages and elevated …

Tens of thousands without power in California as latest storm lashes state
1 year, 9 months ago

Tens of thousands without power in California as latest storm lashes state

India Today  

Tens of thousands of storm-weary Californians were without power and under evacuation warnings on Wednesday as the latest storm packing wind-blown rain and snow threatened to bring more flooding to the rain-soaked state. Much of the region along with parts of Arizona and Nevada were under flood watches and advisories on Wednesday caused by the continued rain and snow melt, …

Powerful winds batter California; nearly 200,000 PG&E customers lose power
1 year, 10 months ago

Powerful winds batter California; nearly 200,000 PG&E customers lose power

LA Times  

The Golden Gate Bridge is seen through a mix of rain and splashing bay water last month in Sausalito, Calif. As gusty winds downed power lines and trees Tuesday night throughout Northern California and the Central Coast, more than 172,000 Pacific Gas & Electric customers lost power. “We had about 20 storm-related incidents today due to winds,” Bingham said, noting …

California storm kills 19, forces evacuations; officials warn of more floods, power cuts
1 year, 11 months ago

California storm kills 19, forces evacuations; officials warn of more floods, power cuts

India Today  

Storm-weary California is bracing for a new round of drenching rains, heavy snowfall and dangerous winds as the death toll from a series of atmospheric rivers reached 19 people, reported Bloomberg. Authorities in northern Californian towns like Carmel and Pebble Beach - major tourist attractions - could disallow access if the water level in the nearby Salinas River swells due …

Huge storm hits California with damaging winds, heavy rains
2 years ago

Huge storm hits California with damaging winds, heavy rains

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In Sonoma County, Occidental Volunteer …

California facing chance of blackouts amid brutal heat wave
2 years, 4 months ago

California facing chance of blackouts amid brutal heat wave

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — California is facing its highest chance of blackouts this year as a brutal heat wave continues to blanket the state with triple-digit temperatures. As people crank up their air conditioners, the state forecasted record levels of energy use, said Elliot Mainzer, president of California Independent System Operators, which runs the state’s electrical grid. The state has additional …

Chance of California power outages up as heat wave worsens
2 years, 4 months ago

Chance of California power outages up as heat wave worsens

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s chance of power outages will grow in the coming days, as the state prepares to enter the most brutal stretch yet of an ongoing heat wave, officials said Sunday. Grid managers have several options available before power outages, like tapping backup generators, buying more power from other states and using so-called demand response programs, where people …

Storms batter aging power grid as climate disasters spread
2 years, 9 months ago

Storms batter aging power grid as climate disasters spread

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Power outages from severe …

Utilities restoring power as Southern California winds ease
3 years, 1 month ago

Utilities restoring power as Southern California winds ease

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Santa Ana winds declined in strength across Southern California on Friday and utilities restored power to thousands of customers whose electricity was shut off to prevent wildfires. The seasonal dry winds produced fierce gusts on Thanksgiving Day, toppling trees and causing other damage while “public safety power shutoffs” in high-risk areas interrupted traditional dinners. One location in …

Thanksgiving sides include Santa Ana winds, fire danger and potential power shutoffs
3 years, 1 month ago

Thanksgiving sides include Santa Ana winds, fire danger and potential power shutoffs

LA Times  

Jeffrey Meyer of Salinas strums a guitar at Point Mugu on Monday. Santa Ana winds are expected to howl across the Southland on Thanksgiving, delivering the potential for critical fire weather conditions and power shutoffs just as people gather for their holiday meals. A red flag warning indicating fire weather conditions will be in effect from 10 a.m. Wednesday to …

Strong winds across California mean a risk of fire and power shutoffs
3 years, 2 months ago

Strong winds across California mean a risk of fire and power shutoffs

LA Times  

A firefighter is dwarfed by the plume of the Alisal fire near Goleta on Wednesday. Strong, dry offshore winds — including Santa Anas and sundowners — are forecast to arrive in California this week, prompting fire warnings and potential power shutoffs. From Los Angeles to Solano counties, gusty northerly winds are expected to arrive beginning Thursday, colliding in some places …

PG&E warns of another power shut-off as Santa Ana winds continue
3 years, 2 months ago

PG&E warns of another power shut-off as Santa Ana winds continue

LA Times  

Cleanup efforts are underway after powerful winds swept through Southern California Monday night, toppling trees, stirring up dust storms and causing power shut-offs for thousands. Pacific Gas and Electric began issuing a weather “all clear” in some locations following Monday’s shut-off, which affected about 24,000 customers in portions of 23 counties, from Santa Barbara County north to Shasta County. Wind …

Power shut-offs loom for tens of thousands of Californians amid gusty winds
3 years, 3 months ago

Power shut-offs loom for tens of thousands of Californians amid gusty winds

LA Times  

An inmate firefighter from the Trinity River Conservation Camp uses a drip torch to slow the Fawn fire in Shasta County last month. Or, as the National Weather Service in Eureka tweeted, it’s a “classic case of Fire and Ice!” as northerly winds bring the potential for both freezing temperatures and wildfire danger in the drought-plagued Golden State. In Southern …

Devastating wildfires scorch northern California
3 years, 4 months ago

Devastating wildfires scorch northern California

Al Jazeera  

Northern California wildfires that have incinerated two mountain communities continue marching through the Sierra Nevada range while a utility company purposely blacked out as many as 51,000 customers to prevent new blazes. Two weeks after the Dixie Fire destroyed most of the Gold Rush-era town of Greenville, the Caldor Fire a few miles southeast exploded through tinder-dry trees and ravaged …

Thousands of Californians could lose power to prevent wildfire
3 years, 4 months ago

Thousands of Californians could lose power to prevent wildfire

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of Californias are likely to lose power amid a service shutdown to prevent a …

Another summer of California power outages poses threat to Newsom as he faces recall
3 years, 7 months ago

Another summer of California power outages poses threat to Newsom as he faces recall

LA Times  

Gavin Newsom, center, looks over fire devastation in Brentwood with L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, right, and others in 2019. “People will ultimately hold him responsible for the state of California, and if they can’t turn their lights on right around the time they’re voting, they’re going to be thinking about that.” The state’s three largest investor-owned utilities expect to de-energize …

More than 78,000 Southern California Edison customers lose power as high winds increase wildfire risk
3 years, 11 months ago

More than 78,000 Southern California Edison customers lose power as high winds increase wildfire risk

LA Times  

Southern California Edison has shut off power to more than 78,000 customers, including more than 17,900 in Los Angeles County, to help prevent strong Santa Ana winds from sparking wildfires. Southern California Edison shut off power to more than 78,500 customers on Tuesday, with an additional 250,000 at risk of losing their electricity as the utility company tries to prevent …

California heat, poor planning led to August power outages
3 years, 11 months ago

California heat, poor planning led to August power outages

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Energy regulators on Wednesday blamed blackouts last summer that affected hundreds of thousands of Californians on poor planning, electrical market problems and an extreme heat wave that blanketed the West. California was sweltering under a “historic” heat wave, with temperatures 10 to 20 degrees above normal affecting 32 million residents and the temperature didn’t cool off much …

California wildfires: Winds ease but fire danger remains ‘extreme’, forecasters warn
4 years, 1 month ago

California wildfires: Winds ease but fire danger remains ‘extreme’, forecasters warn

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Powerful winds that pushed wildfires …

Santa Ana winds will bring extremely dangerous fire conditions and power shut-offs this week
4 years, 1 month ago

Santa Ana winds will bring extremely dangerous fire conditions and power shut-offs this week

LA Times  

Weather forecasters are urging extreme caution as strong Santa Ana winds blowing through Southern California will bring very dangerous fire conditions and possible power shut-offs this week. A red flag warning for this “particularly dangerous situation” is in effect through Saturday for the mountains of Los Angeles and Ventura counties as well as the Santa Clarita Valley, the National Weather …

Blackout Friday: California outages may expand amid wind storm
4 years, 1 month ago

Blackout Friday: California outages may expand amid wind storm

Al Jazeera  

With strong winds to come, Edison is considering expanding the blackout to more than 100,000 homes and businesses. Thousands of Southern California residents remain in the dark Friday after Edison International switched off the power on Thanksgiving Day to reduce the risk of wildfire. Almost 9,000 customers north and east of Los Angeles were without power as of 5:20 a.m. …

AP Explains: Power shutoffs to prevent California wildfires
4 years, 2 months ago

AP Explains: Power shutoffs to prevent California wildfires

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — California’s largest utilities have staged power shutoffs this year to prevent their equipment from sparking wildfires during the worst fire season on record. A public safety power shutoff, or PSPS, involves a utility preemptively de-energizing power lines as a precaution against weather conditions that might damage equipment and spark a fire. Power lines have been blamed for …

US: Nearly 100,000 evacuated in California as wildfires rage
4 years, 2 months ago

US: Nearly 100,000 evacuated in California as wildfires rage

Al Jazeera  

Wind-driven blaze forces mass evacuations in Southern California and leaves two firefighters badly injured, officials say. Fast-spreading wildfires have forced evacuation orders for more than 100,000 people and seriously injured two firefighters in Southern California as powerful winds across the state prompted a power outage to hundreds of thousands of residents. “It’s nuts – even inside the car, my eyes, …

Power outage in California as 'strongest wind event' raises danger for fire spread
4 years, 2 months ago

Power outage in California as 'strongest wind event' raises danger for fire spread

India TV News  

California wildfires have led to a major power outage in the fire-weary state as the authorities shut power to prevent the chance of their equipment sparking wildfires amid dry and windy weather. “We’re trying to find ways to make the events less difficult.” The National Weather Service issued red-flag warnings for much of the state, predicting winds of up to …

Californians face biggest power shut-offs this year on wildfire risk
4 years, 2 months ago

Californians face biggest power shut-offs this year on wildfire risk

Hindustan Times  

Californians are facing the largest mass blackout so far this year as the state’s biggest utility, PG&E Corp., prepares power shut-offs to prevent its equipment from igniting wildfires during ferocious winds. The company may pre-emptively cut power to 466,000 homes and businesses -- an estimated 1.4 million people -- across Northern California starting early Sunday, according to its website. PG&E …

PG&E to shut off power to over 1 million people in Northern California
4 years, 2 months ago

PG&E to shut off power to over 1 million people in Northern California

LA Times  

Pacific Gas & Electric says it will cut power to over 1 million people in Northern California on Sunday to prevent the chance of sparking wildfires as extreme fire weather returns to the region, the utility said late Friday. The nation’s largest utility said it will black out customers in 38 counties — including most of the Bay Area — …

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