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More California Blackouts To Avert Wildfires May Start Wednesday, PG&E Says

The utility giant warned over 200,000 customers in 16 California counties that gusty winds and low humidity may bring more proactive power shutoffs starting Wednesday.

Residents in 16 California counties have been warned that Wednesday may bring more intentional power shutoffs to over 200,000 customers. The comes less than a month after utility company Pacific Gas & Electric cut off power for several days to nearly 800,000

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