As summer begins, wildfire season is back again in California. California’s
dry weather conditions contribute to the spark in widespread wildfires in the state. The
strong winds that also come during the summer season, alongside low humidity and exceptional drought conditions, continue to contribute to the wide-spread wildfires that are devastating the state.
As strong winds pick up, PG&E results in cutting off power to customers to prevent sparking wildfires. These
wind-driven blackouts, known as public safety power shut-offs, are precautions relied on by PG&E after its power lines ignited a series of wildfires in 2017 and 2018. PG&E said it is likely to cut power to customers more than last year with the increase of seasonal winds and dry California weather conditions. This means more customers are likely to be left in the dark this wildfire season.