PG&E has shut off power to about 16,000 customers Saturday night in the Sierra Foothills amid hot, windy conditions to reduce the risk of wildfires. Power was shut off at 9 p.m.
Power was shut off in Butte and Yuba counties, and power may be shut off for El Dorado, Nevada and Placer counties depending on weather conditions.
The shutoff is part of the Public Safety Power Shutoff program to reduce the risk of wildfires.
PG&E expects to restore power Sunday at 8 a.m.
Customers with their power shut off can go to these locations for restrooms, bottled water, electronic device charging and air-conditioned seating.
- Grass Valley Community Resource Center: Sierra College, 250 Sierra College Drive, Grass Valley, CA 95945
- Oroville Community Resource Center: Harrison Stadium, 1674 3rd Ave., Oroville, CA 95965
The National Weather Service issued Red Flag Warnings on Friday for the parts of the Central Valley and North Bay Area, leading PG&E to consider the shutoffs.
Power was restored to Solano, Napa and Yolo counties this evening, according to PG&E.
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