MAP: PG&E cuts power for more than 1,100 to prevent wildfires in parts of Northern California - KCRA Sacramento

MAP: PG&E cuts power for more than 1,100 to prevent wildfires

MAP: PG&E cuts power for more than 1,100 to prevent wildfires in parts of Northern California

Most of those affected were in Tehama County, PG&E said.

Pacific Gas and Electric Co. said it plans to restore power Thursday evening for more than 1,100 customers across portions of Northern California. The cuts were to prevent possible wildfires amid dry and windy weather.

The utility had said at one point that it might turn off power for about 5,200 customers starting Wednesday. It warned that while the activation of the Public Safety Power Shutoffs program could impact parts of eight counties and two tribal communities, most of those affected would be in Tehama and Shasta counties.

The first cuts happened for about 1,100 customers in parts of Tehama County around 11:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Early Thursday morning, PG&E said it shut off power for about 60 more customers in parts of Lake and Napa counties.

About 4,000 people in other counties have been told that favorable weather conditions delayed having to shut off power there, PG&E said in an update at 5:30 a.m.

"As weather conditions have improved, 'all-clear' notifications have allowed PG&E crews to begin inspection of the affected powerlines before re-energizing them. Currently, all affected customers that can be restored will be re-energized by this evening," the utility said in another update at 1:15 p.m.

Meteorologist Dirk Verdoorn said the fire danger with possible wind gusts of 20 to 35 mph and humidity below 25% on Thursday would be isolated for parts of Lake, Napa, Colusa, Shasta and Tehama counties.

The north winds are not "widespread and the winds aren’t going to be over the top strong,” he said. “They’re going to be notable and it’s something to be aware of, but it’s not going to be crazy.”

Below is the list of who PG initially said could be impacted by the possible shutoffs:

PG&E said it would set up eight community resource centers where people can charge their devices, get ice and have access to Wi-Fi. Click here to see where the centers are located.

PG&E last ordered a PSPS event in August for about 8,400 customers.