More than 25,000 California homeowners lost power Saturday night as Pacific Gas & Electric took precautions after the the state saw its first wildfire of the season Saturday, according to NBC News.
A wildfire that began in Yolo County ripped through 1,700 acres by the end of Saturday night, per the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
Power was largely restored Sunday after the company conducted inspections to ensure the safety of customers and the community.
PG&E has taken a significant amount of heat because of claims that other wildfires were started by downed lines they owned.
The company filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this year after lawsuits from insurance companies put PG&E in jeopardy.
PG&E also encouraged customers to be prepared for the possibility of future power outages by ensuring there are proper measures in place beforehand. The warning came following California forecasters issuing the first red flag warning of the year.
Strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures throughout portions of Central Valley and areas of north San Francisco resulted in the major fire danger.
