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The Latest: Utility shuts off power in California counties

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Latest on Pacific Gas and Electric shutting off power to about 87,000 customers in parts of more than a dozen Northern California counties (all times local): 5:30 p.m. Pacific Gas and Electric says it will shut off power to about 87,000 customers in parts of more than a dozen Northern California counties. The utility issued a statement Sunday evening saying the move was prompted by extreme fire weather conditions and strong winds. Red flag fire warnings hit areas including the East Bay hills in Oakland and Fremont, the hills of Napa and eastern Sonoma counties, the Diablo Range, the North Bay mountains, the Sacramento Valley and the northern Sierra Nevada and Northern Coast Range. The utility says most customers can expect power to be restored on Monday night. Pat Hogan, senior vice president of electric operations, says: "Nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and the communities we serve.Read more on NewsOK.com

 

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