Power shutoff could hit 70,000 PG&E customers due to strong winds

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — PG&E says that it will be shutting off power off for approximately 70,000 customers across twenty-nine counties due to forecasted high-speed winds.

PG&E is having a Public Safety Power Shutoff event to observe apotential dry offshore wind event forecasted to start Wednesday evening and end on Saturday afternoon.

The strongest winds are expected in the Sierra, southern Central Coast, and portions of the North and East Bay…

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