As Santa Anas Return, SDG&E Warns of Shutoffs for 84,000 as Early as Monday Night

With Santa Ana winds again in the forecast, San Diego Gas & Electric on Sunday warned nearly 84,000 rural customers to be ready for power to be turned off.

The utility said public safety power shutoffs could begin as early as Monday night in an effort to prevent downed power lines from starting wildfires. It would be the third time since the beginning of the year.

The National Weather Service has issued a a red flag warning for San Diego County’s inland valleys and mountains beginning Monday morning and continuing through Tuesday night. Gusts of up to 65 mph are possible during the period…

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