California avoids major power outages as wildfires rage
4 years, 4 months ago

California avoids major power outages as wildfires rage

Live Mint  

Rescuers in military helicopters airlifted 207 people to safety over the weekend after an explosive wildfire trapped them in a popular camping area in California's Sierra National Forest, one of dozens of fires burning amid record-breaking temperatures that strained the state's electrical grid and for a time threatened power outages for millions. Eric Schmitt of the California Independent System Operator that manages the state's power grid said up to 3 million customers faced power outages if residents didn't curtail their electricity usage. About 7 PM, the California Independent System Operator declared an emergency and said power outages were imminent because a transmission line carrying power from Oregon to California and another in-state power plant went offline unexpectedly. Pacific Gas & Electric, the state's largest utility, warned customers that it might cut power starting Tuesday because of expected high winds and heat that could create even greater fire danger.

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Pacific Palisades fire map: Track where hellish Los Angeles blaze is heading next in California
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2 days, 4 hours ago

Pacific Palisades fire map: Track where hellish Los Angeles blaze is heading next in California

Daily Mail  

A huge section of southern California was ablaze Tuesday night as the Pacific Palisades fire continued to spread westward, a fire map shows. As of Tuesday evening, flames extend as far west as Malibu and as far east as Topanga State Park, according to the fire map released by the Los Angeles County Bureau of Land Management. More than 100 …

California authorities issue 'imminent threat to life' warning as Palisades locals flee raging fire
2 days, 8 hours ago

California authorities issue 'imminent threat to life' warning as Palisades locals flee raging fire

Daily Mail  

Officials in Los Angeles have issued a dire warning as a massive inferno makes its way across the city - with hundreds of residents fleeing the Pacific Palisades. Meanwhile, more than 100 firefighters and strike teams are now working to battle the fire, which only ignited at around 10.30am Tuesday, Los Angeles Firefighter David Ortiz said. The fire blazing through …

Southern California utilities could turn off your power because of the winds. Here’s how to prepare
3 days, 7 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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3 days, 7 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 …

Unusual ‘life-threatening and destructive’ winds bring risk of winter fires, power outages to Southern California
4 days, 7 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, …

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,” …

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 …

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 …

Outrage over planned Election Day power outage in multiple California cities
2 months ago

Outrage over planned Election Day power outage in multiple California cities

Daily Mail  

Fury has erupted in California over proposed power outages which could plunge tens of thousands of people into darkness on Election Day. PG&E said it will potentially shut off power to 22,000 people across 17 counties and four tribal areas in a bid to prevent wind-damaged appliances starting fires. At least five polling stations fall within the parameters of the …

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

Emergency declaration and urgent warnings as Southern California storm gains ferocity
11 months ago

Emergency declaration and urgent warnings as Southern California storm gains ferocity

LA Times  

A wave hits a boat that washed ashore as a powerful storm, the second in less than a week, hits Santa Barbara. The National Weather Service in Oxnard warned that “all systems are go for one of the most dramatic weather days in recent memory.” By Sunday evening, reports of storm damage and rescues were multiplying: Whipped by powerful winds, …

Power outages continue across southern US; triple-digit heat wave grips Texas
1 year, 6 months ago

Power outages continue across southern US; triple-digit heat wave grips Texas

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 More than 100,000 customers in …

California: Power outages, traffic disruptions lead to tough times for residents amid storm, heavy rains
1 year, 9 months ago

California: Power outages, traffic disruptions lead to tough times for residents amid storm, heavy rains

India TV News  

United States: Thousands of residents remain affected in California as the state continued to battle deadly storms and heavy rains on Thursday with power outages and traffic disruptions. According to the US National Weather Service, a significant storm would push onto the West Coast on Tuesday with another round of heavy rain, heavy mountain snow, and high winds. Poised off …

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, …

Another atmospheric river pounds California, 27K to evacuate
1 year, 9 months ago

Another atmospheric river pounds California, 27K to evacuate

Associated Press  

WATSONVILLE, Calif. — The latest powerful atmospheric river to drench California put nearly 27,000 people under evacuation orders Tuesday due to flooding and landslide risks. Crews raced to stabilize the Pajaro River’s ruptured levee Tuesday, placing rocks and boulders to finish filling the gap that opened late Friday, about 70 miles south of San Francisco. “Even a small amount of …

Photos: Thousands to evacuate in flood-ravaged California
1 year, 9 months ago

Photos: Thousands to evacuate in flood-ravaged California

Al Jazeera  

The latest powerful atmospheric river to drench California has put nearly 27,000 people under evacuation orders due to flooding and landslide risks. On the Central Coast, workers hauled truckloads of rocks to plug a broken river levee amid steady rain and wind. “We live seven houses away from the river and the water level was six feet high, seven probably,” …

As atmospheric river exits, a new storm threatens California
1 year, 9 months ago

As atmospheric river exits, a new storm threatens California

Associated Press  

WATSONVILLE, Calif. — Wet, miserable weather continued across huge swaths of California on Sunday as an atmospheric river that caused major flooding flowed eastward, while a new storm threatened another onslaught of rain, snow and gusting winds as soon as Monday. The National Weather Service said the next system could exacerbate severe flooding that overwhelmed the area in recent days, …

L.A. County residents without power since Friday ask why the city can’t do better
1 year, 10 months ago

L.A. County residents without power since Friday ask why the city can’t do better

LA Times  

The Wachs family’s power went out at 10:20 p.m. on Friday, just before the ferocity of this weekend’s epic storm peaked, lashing Southern California with record winds, rain and snow. “His call said the power would come back on at 2:30 p.m., but then I would get another call a few minutes later saying that it would be a long …

Thousands of California residents plunged into darkness due to fire at PG&E substation
1 year, 10 months ago

Thousands of California residents plunged into darkness due to fire at PG&E substation

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 Residents in Oakland, California …

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 …

Evacuations ordered as California storm knocks out power
2 years ago

Evacuations ordered as California storm knocks out power

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Officials in California ordered evacuations in a high-risk coastal area where mudslides killed 23 people in 2018 as a huge storm barreled into the state Wednesday, bringing high winds and rain that threatened widespread flooding and knocked out power to more than 100,000 people. San Francisco Mayor London Breed said at a news conference that the city …

California is being hit by another massive rainstorm. Here’s how to prepare and stay safe
2 years ago

California is being hit by another massive rainstorm. Here’s how to prepare and stay safe

LA Times  

A woman watches cars stopped in the northbound lanes of the 101 Freeway after flooding closed the highway near Chualar, Calif., on Dec. 27. A storm battered the state on New Year’s Eve, dumping epic amounts of water on Northern California — including 5.46 inches of rain on San Francisco, the city’s second-wettest day in more than 170 years, according …

California avoids outages after day of grid-straining heat
2 years, 4 months ago

California avoids outages after day of grid-straining heat

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — California avoided rolling outages during extreme heat, as operators of the state’s electricity grid continued to warn that unprecedented demand on energy supplies could force them to periodically cut power to some customers. The California Independent System Operator on Wednesday thanked residents and businesses for heeding another “flex alert,” a request to reduce electricity consumption during peak …

A phone alert may have prevented blackouts during California heatwave
2 years, 4 months ago

A phone alert may have prevented blackouts during California heatwave

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. As people switched on their air conditioners to stay cool, the state’s electrical grid operator warned that electricity demand …

A text asked millions of Californians to save energy. They paid heed, averting blackouts
2 years, 4 months ago

A text asked millions of Californians to save energy. They paid heed, averting blackouts

LA Times  

After narrowly avoiding blackouts, California faces another bruising test of its power grid Thursday as a heat wave smothering the region builds, driving temperatures to dangerous levels. About 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, millions of Californians’ cellphones lit up with a new type of emergency alert: “Conserve energy now to protect public health and safety.” That text message proved crucial in helping …

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 …

Here’s how to prepare for a blackout in a heat wave
2 years, 4 months ago

Here’s how to prepare for a blackout in a heat wave

LA Times  

Are you at risk of a power outage? If outages are initiated, consumers can expect to receive notifications from power providers on areas affected and time duration.” That means it’s a good time to prepare to lose power. “If you’re staying at home and there’s a prolonged outage, you want to use perishable food from the fridge first, then the …

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 …

Power shut-offs loom for tens of thousands of Californians amid gusty winds
3 years, 2 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 …

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 …

California readies to prevent blackouts, but threats remain
3 years, 7 months ago

California readies to prevent blackouts, but threats remain

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s top energy regulators on Tuesday said the state is better prepared to avoid last summer’s rotating blackouts, but they cautioned the power grid of the nation’s most populous state is still vulnerable to extreme heat waves that could force more outages later this year. Blackouts have become more common in California as utility companies will often …

Power Outages Linger For Millions As Another Icy Storm Looms
3 years, 10 months ago

Power Outages Linger For Millions As Another Icy Storm Looms

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING AUSTIN, Texas — Utility crews raced Wednesday to restore power to nearly 3.4 million customers around the U.S. who were still without electricity in the aftermath of a deadly winter storm, and another blast of ice and snow threatened to sow more chaos. Texas’ power grid manager, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, said electricity had been …

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 …

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 …

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 — …

Power cut to thousands in California to prevent wildfires
4 years, 2 months ago

Power cut to thousands in California to prevent wildfires

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Thousands of people in wine country were without power Thursday amid a fall heat wave that brought another round of extreme wildfire danger to large portions of already battered Northern California. Pacific Gas and Electric cut power starting Wednesday evening to more than 45,000 customers — about 100,000 people — mainly in the Sierra Nevada foothills and …

California grid warns of rotating power outages amid ‘rare and possibly fatal’ heatwave
4 years, 4 months ago

California grid warns of rotating power outages amid ‘rare and possibly fatal’ heatwave

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 As a record heat wave …

Statewide power outages not anticipated Wednesday night, officials say
4 years, 4 months ago

Statewide power outages not anticipated Wednesday night, officials say

LA Times  

At Woodley Park in Van Nuys, Blanca Celaya of Winnetka and her family enjoy the shade. Officials with the California Independent System Operator announced that rotating power outages are not expected Wednesday night, crediting imported energy and wind production. With California in the grip of one of its worst heat waves in years, power officials on had issued another statewide …

Newsom declares statewide emergency as fires burn across California
4 years, 4 months ago

Newsom declares statewide emergency as fires burn across California

LA Times  

The Holser fire in Ventura County had burned at least 3,000 acres as of Monday night. Gavin Newsom has declared a statewide emergency in order to help California respond to the fires burning across the state amid an extreme heat wave that brought more warnings about power outages on Tuesday. “California and its federal and local partners are working in …

California’s power grid is buckling under extreme heatwave
4 years, 4 months ago

California’s power grid is buckling under extreme heatwave

Al Jazeera  

In the past 72 hours, California has declared two grid emergencies and started first rolling blackouts since 2001. In the past 72 hours, the state has declared two grid emergencies and instituted the first rolling blackouts since the 2001 energy crisis to protect a system strained by people blasting air conditioners and power plants tripping offline. @NWSVegas pic.twitter.com/gZNBW4NXI4 — NWS …

California blackouts are Public Utilities Commission’s fault, grid operator says
4 years, 4 months ago

California blackouts are Public Utilities Commission’s fault, grid operator says

LA Times  

Power lines carry electricity away from the gas-fired power plant in Redondo Beach in 2019. California’s power grid operator delivered a blistering rebuke Monday to the state’s Public Utilities Commission, blaming the agency for rotating power outages — the first since the 2001 energy crisis — and warning of bigger blackouts to come. In their first public comments since the …

More rolling blackouts ordered in California amid power shortages and searing heat
4 years, 4 months ago

More rolling blackouts ordered in California amid power shortages and searing heat

LA Times  

At Woodley Park in Van Nuys, Blanca Celaya of Winnetka and her family enjoy the shade. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power said that 3,800 customers were without power late Saturday in the San Fernando Valley and that it could be four to 12 hours before electricity was restored. “You’re eventually going to have some problems that pop …

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