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 across parts of San Diego County as an extreme heat wave and strong Santa Ana winds sharply elevate wildfire danger. The outages could affect thousands of customers, underscoring how climate-driven weather volatility is increasingly disrupting utility operations, local commerce, and near-term market sentiment in the U.S. power sector.
