Electric companies serving about 24 million homes across the U.S. West plan to preemptively cut electricity during dangerous fire conditions, angering customers.
Utilities now fear that if they don't have these programs in place, they will be found liable and potentially recklessly negligent.
The intentional blackouts can last days, as crews must inspect power lines for damage before turning power on after the fire conditions pass.
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