SDG&E reported that up to 64,866 customers could lose power this week in San Diego and Orange counties due to heightened wildfire risks, with the region experiencing the driest start to the rainy season in 174 years. Several school districts announced they would be closed due to high winds and the potential power outages.

San Diego Gas & Electric has announced that it will continue to shut off power in certain communities through the afternoon of Jan. 10 in order to reduce wildfire risk, with the potential to affect more than 50,

More than 69,000 San Diego Gas and Electric customers have been warned about potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) over the next few days.