Major utility company warns of blackout for thousands of California homes over wildfire risk

A major utility company has warned that thousands of Northern California residents may experience power outages this weekend. Due to dry conditions and strong winds, there is a high wildfire risk, prompting the company to potentially cut power to up to 14,000 customers across 11 counties. These preventative blackouts are intended to mitigate the danger of wildfires in the region, leaving many homes in the dark as a safety measure during the period of extreme weather.