SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — As most of San Diego County prepares for an extreme heat wave this week into next week, some residents could have their power shut off starting Friday.
San Diego Gas & Electric sent notices to about 35,000 customers that their power could be shut off as early as Friday morning until Monday evening. The potential shutoff would affect those living in the following communities:
- Alpine
- Boulevard
- Campo
- Descanso
- El Cajon
- Fallbrook
- Jamul
- Julian
- Lakeside
- Pala
- Pauma Valley
- Pine Valley
- Poway
- Ramona
- Ranchita
- Santa Ysabel
- Valley Center
- Warner Springs
Several tribal communities could also be impacted.
SDG&E said on its website that the potential shutoff is a safety measure to reduce wildfire risk amid a dangerous heat wave and Santa Ana winds…