Some Southern California Edison customers could have their power turned off as potentially dangerous fire weather conditions develop during a week of extreme heat.
Public Safety Power Shutoffs allow power to be cut in areas where strong winds could damage electrical lines and spark fast-moving wildfires.
Shutoffs are being considered for nearly 4,000 customers in Los Angeles County, according to SCE’s web site. The areas under consideration are mainly in the area near Malibu and the Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area and in northern areas such as Castaic and Sandberg…