Santa Ana winds lead to another round of power shutoffs around San Diego County
Since Jan. 8, one wave after another of fierce Santa Anas have blown through Southern California. Thus far, the San Diego area has escaped the devastation seen in the Los Angeles areas by wind-whipped blazes that leveled homes and forced evacuations.
Surging Santa Ana Winds Bring Potential Shutoffs to More Than 80k SDG&E Customers
Santa Ana winds increased Monday morning, prompting Gas & Electric to began a new set of Public Safety Power Shutoffs across the county, affecting just under 1,000 customers with the potential to reach over 80,
SDG&E begins cutting power as Santa Ana winds pick up in San Diego County
Santa Ana winds picked up across San Diego County Monday, prompting a red flag warning for the most wind-prone areas and power shut-offs for some San Diego Gas & Electric customers.
Strong winds prompt public safety power shutoffs in communities throughout San Diego
POWAY, Calif. — As of Wednesday night, San Diego Gas and Electric’s public safety power shutoffs had impacted parts of Alpine, Descanso and Julian. The reason for these power shutoffs is to prevent wind-damaged power lines from potentially sparking fires. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect until Friday morning.
San Diego County braces for fire amid red flag warnings
SDG&E crews are restoring power to areas of rural San Diego County today as blustery Santa Ana winds continued throughout SoCal.
Red flag warning issued for San Diego, more than 7K SDG&E customers without power
Amid an already dry winter season, the first Santa Ana wind event of 2025 is elevating fire danger this week and threatening power shut-offs for thousands of San Diego Gas & Electric customers.
Wildfires prompt evacuations near San Diego amid relentless Santa Ana winds
As wildfires continued to burn in Los Angeles, three fires broke out in San Diego County, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in San Diego County on Jan. 24
Jan. 24 A new wildfire was reported today at 6:52 a.m. in San Diego County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. Currently, there are no details on the containment or cause of the fire.
CA: Firefighters extinguish wildfires in San Diego - 59019597
Firefighters respond to the Center Fire which broke out in San Diego, CA, on January 22, 2025. Firefighters on the ground and in the air work to extinguish wildfires in San, Diego California. (Video b
Power coming back on for customers affected by SDG&E shutoffs
While emergency crews battled a brushfire in the Otay Wilderness Area, high wind conditions in other parts of San Diego ...
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SDG&E: Power restoration efforts underway; resources available
SDG&E has been working to restore power to rural areas of San Diego County, as blustery Santa Ana winds continue.
Red Flag Warning returns to San Diego County, prompting Public Safety Power Shutoffs, school closures
The National Weather Service has extended a Red Flag Warning until Friday morning for San Diego County's inland valleys and ...
During SDG&E power shutoffs, why do some areas have no electricity but others nearby do?
During adverse weather conditions, backcountry areas are prone to have electricity cut because they are often located in or ...