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Northern California PG&E shutoffs leave tens of thousands without power

Strong winds and dry conditions prompted the shutoff, which could last through Saturday and affect about 90,000 customers across 29 counties.

By Cecilio Padilla PG&E has shut off power to more than 61,000 customers across California as strong winds and dry conditions raise wildfire risk. The Public Safety Power Shutoff began around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. As of 6 a.m. Thursday, 61,730 customers had lost power across more than two dozen counties. About 90,000 customers across 29

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NBC Bay Area broke the news in San Jose, United States on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
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