California utility cuts power to 2,000 residents to reduce wildfire risk

PG&E has cut power to approximately 2,000 homes across California to reduce the risk of wildfires as the state struggles through scorching temperatures and rising energy demand.

In an updated notice issued early Tuesday, the utility announced residents spread across eight counties and one tribal community had their power shut off to lower the possibility of wildfires stemming from energized power lines. The scope of the shut-offs was smaller than initially predicted, which estimated around 12,400 customers would be affected in 10 counties.