PG&E warns of potential power shutoffs in Central California due to fire concerns

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- PG&E is informing customers successful Central California their energy could beryllium chopped disconnected owed to occurrence concerns.

The inferior is considering powerfulness information shutoffs to 28,000 customers crossed the authorities aboriginal this week.

Strong winds and adust conditions are starring to accrued occurrence danger.

About 4,700 customers successful Fresno, Madera, Mariposa, and Merced Counties whitethorn person their powerfulness turned disconnected starting aboriginal Friday morning.

PG&E says the powerfulness shutoffs assistance trim the hazard of wildfire from energized powerfulness lines.