Los Angeles — Dangerous conditions for wildfires were prompting Southern California Edison to consider shutting off electricity to more than 88,000 customers across five counties on Thanksgiving. By mid-afternoon, the utility had turned off power to nearly 5,000 customers in Ventura and Los Angeles counties, according to its website.
Given the risk of fires being sparked by wind-damaged power lines, the company warned about 2.1% of its 5 million customers — more than 100,000 people — that red flag warnings of extreme fire danger could derail their plans for the big meal. Combined, the 2,041 customers in Los Angeles County and 2,958 customers in Ventura County represent significantly less than 1% of the utility’s customer base.
Forecasters said Santa Ana winds were expected to develop across a wide swath of Southern California over the course of the day. The gusts would affect the region from northwest of Los Angeles down to the Mexico border into the weekend, with timing and strength depending on location, according to the National Weather Service.
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