SoCal Edison Warns of Power Shutoffs as Santa Ana Winds Bring Fire Weather

SoCal Edison Warns of Power Shutoffs as Santa Ana Winds Bring Fire Weather
Orange County firefighters respond to the Silverado Fire in Irvine, Calif., on Oct. 26, 2020. Tim Knight/City of Irvine
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Southern California Edison (SCE) is warning hundreds of thousands of customers that power may be shut off to their homes to protect against strong Santa Ana winds that are threatening Orange County and the region.

Red Flag Warnings that indicate “fire weather” are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Dec. 2 and will remain in effect until Saturday, Dec. 5, at 10 p.m., according to the National Weather Service, forecasting high, gusty winds and low humidity throughout Southern California.

Drew Van Voorhis
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Drew Van Voorhis is a California-based daily news reporter for The Epoch Times. He has been a journalist for six years, during which time he has broken several viral national news stories and has been interviewed for his work on both radio and internet shows.
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