PG&E is currently considering issuing a planned power shut-off across the Bay Area due to heightened wildfire risk, with the National Weather Service warning of critical conditions.
The forthcoming red flag warning will take effect from 11 a.m. Thursday, highlighting strong winds and extremely dry conditions that may lead to rapid wildfire spread.
Historically, conditions outlined in the upcoming warning have been instrumental in igniting catastrophic fires, notably the devastating 1991 Oakland/Berkeley Hills fire.
This week’s warning covers a larger area than previous red flag alerts, reflecting increased concerns regarding extreme fire weather across the entire Bay Area.
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