SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Some San Diego Gas & Electric customers residing in high-fire-risk communities in San Diego County may have their power turned off on Monday amid a Red Flag Warning.
According to SDG&E, the Public Safety Power Shutoffs are necessary to reduce wildfire risk during extreme weather conditions because they could affect power lines.
Red Flag warnings, low humidity, dry vegetation, and fire threats to electric infrastructure are some factors that may lead to the decision to turn off power.
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for some parts of the county from 10 a.m. Monday through 4 a.m. Wednesday.
Around 117,466 customers were expected to be affected by Monday's potential power shutoff.
Click here to view the complete list of communities that may be affected.
