SDG&E Begins Preemptive Power Shutoffs as Extreme Heat and Santa Ana Winds Raise Fire Risk in San Diego County
San Diego Gas & Electric has begun public safety power shutoffs as a dangerous combination of extreme heat and Santa Ana winds elevates wildfire risk across parts of San Diego County. The outages are expected to affect thousands of customers and underscore the growing operational and financial strain on utilities as climate volatility intensifies grid-management challenges.
