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California utility shuts off power in 19 counties

Fires spark across state as California heads into dangerous weekend of gusty, dry winds

More than 27,000 customers across California have already had their power cut due to increased wildfire risks, and many more could soon experience the safety shutoffs.

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'Diablo wind' in California could spark fires, lead to power shutdown for 30,000

The National Weather Service issued a "red flag warning" for northern California beginning Thursday night until Saturday night.

Las Vegas Sun · 1d

California utility shuts off power in 19 counties as 'diablo' wind spikes risk of wildfires

About 16,000 customers in northern and central California were without electricity Friday after Pacific Gas and Electric shut off power to prevent its equipment from sparking wildfires amid dry weather and strong winds expected to last through

Times of San Diego on MSN · 2d

Diablo and Santa Ana Winds to Descend on California, Raise Wildfire Risk

A major "diablo wind" — notorious in autumn for its hot, dry gusts — is expected to whip up across Northern California on Thursday evening, causing humidity levels to drop and raising the risk of wildfires.

Yahoo · 2d

'Diablo winds' in California sparked fires, led to power shutdown for thousands

A California utility company has cut power in 19 counties in the northern and central parts of the state due to strong Diablo winds, which create a higher risk of wildfires from power lines.

Oakland, California

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5-alarm blaze damages homes in California’s Oakland Hills neighborhood amid Fire Weather Warnings

A 13-acre vegetation fire damaged homes outside Oakland, local firefighters said on Friday. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined, but during the firefighting efforts, parts of Interstate 580 had to be shut down.

CNN on MSN · 1d

Fast-moving brush fires damages at least 7 homes in Oakland neighborhood, fire official says

A fast-moving fire fed by strong winds damaged at least seven homes Friday in a hillside neighborhood in the city of Oakland where more than 500 people were ordered to evacuate, officials said.

UPI · 1d

Oakland, Calif., wildfire destroys 2 homes; hundreds under evacuation orders

At least two homes were destroyed by a wildfire in the hills around Oakland, Calif., with the blaze only 50% contained Saturday, local officials said.

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Lighter winds, cooler temperatures, rising humidity aid battles against fires in California

After a dangerous stretch of dry gusting winds, weather conditions improved Sunday morning — aiding firefighters as they ...

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Man arrested after 2 Northern California vegetation fires erupt on same day: Cal Fire

An Oroville man accused of igniting two fires Friday just hours apart in Northern California was arrested by Cal Fire and is ...

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Over 15 million under fire weather alerts in California amid dry, windy conditions

More than 15 million people are under fire weather alerts in California -- from Redding to Sacramento to San Francisco to ...

With Southern California’s 3 big wildfires just about out, an update on the havoc they’ve caused

The three major wildfires that swept through parts of Southern California last month are nearly extinguished, having ...

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California wildfires: Thousand Oaks town hall addresses home insurance crisis

In 2017 and 2018, tens of thousands of homes were destroyed as some of California's largest, most destructive wildfires ...

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2 arrested after Northern California investigators determine arson sparked separate forest fires

A Nevada man who allegedly sparked a fire near a Sierra County reservoir early Sunday while under the influence is one of two ...

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California Wildfires and Weather Are Changing Erosion Patterns

Sediment runoff from the state’s increasingly severe wildfires and heavy rain events may affect ecosystems and water ...

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Where forest fires have caused an alarming increase in carbon emissions

Fires in non-tropical forests have steadily emitted more and more carbon each year since 2001, releasing an additional half a ...

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Map Shows Red Flag Fire Warning for California and Midwest States

"Red flag Warnings span from Kansas to Minnesota and reiterate the potential for fires to spread rapidly," the NWS said.

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