October 8, 2019

Southern California: Major power outages planned to avoid fire danger

Southern CA: SoCal Edison considers cutting power to over 75,000 Southland customers amid wildfire threat

Southern California Edison says it may need to cut power to about 77,000 customers across the Southland because of potential fire danger. Santa Ana Winds are expected to move into Southern California, prompting the warning of planned outages in several local communities to reduce the risk of fire. The potentially affected areas include Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. For a full list of the cities that may be affected:

Quick Facts

Location: Southland, CA

Date Announced: 10/08/19

Impact: 70-100K Southern California Edison customers, including LA County

News Coverage

  • Southern California Edison considers cutting power to nearly 80k Southland customers amid wildfire threat (ABC7)
  • More Than 100K SoCal Edison Customers, Including in L.A. County, Could Lose Power in Wildfire Prevention Effort (KTLA5)