The two previous shutdowns were done amid concern that gusty winds could foul or knock down power lines and spark devastating wildfires. Weather forecasts called for record strong winds to lash much of the region over the weekend, with some gusts hitting 85 mph. PG&E’s warning came as firefighters battled flames in Northern and Southern California. To the north, firefighters raced to make progress against a blaze near Geyserville in Sonoma County before ferocious “diablo winds” returned. State officials concluded that fire was sparked by a PG&E transmission line.

Source: Pakistan Today October 26, 2019 05:48 UTC