PG&E eyes shutoffs in Butte, Shasta, Solano amid fire risk

CHICO, Calif. — Pacific Gas and Electric Company is monitoring weather conditions for possible Public Safety Power Shutoffs in 6 Northern California counties on October 23 and October 24.

According to PG&E, parts of Butte, Lake, Napa, Shasta, Solano and Sonoma counties may be affected. The utility company said it is tracking conditions that could lead to shutoffs aimed at preventing wildfires.

Specific addresses, maps and shutoff details are typically available 2 days before a shutoff occurs. PG&E has elevated the risk level for both days as it continues to monitor the weather…

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