A dangerous combination of fast winds and low humidity at the height of fire season is expected to prompt power outages for tens of thousands of Northern California homes and businesses starting Wednesday and lasting potentially into Friday.
Potential blackouts could leave California homes without power until Friday
Manager Gormeet ‘Monty’ Singh shows off his generator at Calistoga Liquor in Calistoga, California, Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Singh says he went days without power during the Glass Fire and 2017’s Tubbs Fire. Many in the area area preparing for PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs in the area. Ramin Rahimian/Special to The Chronicle
Potential blackouts could leave California homes without power until Friday
A Community Resource Center sits ready for any PG&E shut-offs at St. Helena Catholic School in St. Helena, California, Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Many in the area area preparing for PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs in the area.
Potential blackouts could leave California homes without power until Friday
A generator runs at Titus Vineyards off Silverado Trail North in St. Helena, California, Tuesday, October 13, 2020. The vineyards power has been out since the fires began more than two weeks ago.
Potential blackouts could leave California homes without power until Friday
A PG&E truck next to a vineyard off Silverado Trail North near Calistoga, California, Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Ramin
Potential blackouts could leave California homes without power until Friday
Downed power lines off Silverado Trail North near Calistoga, California, Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Ramin Rahimian/Special to The Chronicle
Potential blackouts could leave California homes without power until Friday
PG&E trucks off Silverado Trail North in St. Helena, California, Tuesday, October 13, 2020. Ramin Rahimian/Special to The Chronicle
Potential blackouts could leave California homes without power until Friday
PG&E apprentice Oscar Rodulfo works