Strong gusts, arid conditions flame growing California wildfires
The Peninsula
GRIZZLY FLATS, Calif - Shifting winds and bone-dry conditions fueled two of California's largest wildfires on Wednesday, forcing several rural communities to evacuate.
The blazes swelled as the state's largest utility, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), initiated deliberate power shutoffs to 48,000 homes and businesses across northern California. PG&E said it acted to reduce wildfire risks posed by possible wind damage to transmission lines.More Related News