Los Angeles Area At Risk of Power Cuts Due to Wildfire Threat

Southern California Edison warned more than 50,000 homes and businesses in the Los Angeles area could have their power cut to prevent fires during a wind storm. — Southern California Edison warned more than 50,000 homes and businesses in the Los Angeles area could have their power cut to prevent fires during a wind storm.
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By Mark Chediak

December 6, 2024 at 9:42 PM UTC

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Southern California Edison warned more than 50,000 homes and businesses in the Los Angeles area could have their power cut to prevent fires during a wind storm.

Increasing fire weather conditions are expected for portions of the Southern California coast through Friday and into Saturday, the US Storm Prediction Center said.