# California wildfire-related power shutoffs > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/california-wildfire-related-power-shutoffs > Updated: 2026-10-16T03:00:00.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 4. In late September, Southern California Edison implemented a public safety power shutoff in Santa Barbara County, affecting more than 2,000 customers from Carpinteria through Gaviota. The utility cited heightened wildfire risks caused by dry vegetation, low humidity, and high winds. By early October, PG&E Corp. issued warnings for potential power shutoffs across 17 counties in Central and Northern California. The utility prepared to potentially cut electricity to approximately 12,200 customers between October 9 and October 12 to mitigate wildfire risks driven by strong westerly and north winds. On October 14, PG&E expanded its warnings, stating that up to 70,000 customers across 29 counties could face potential Public Safety Power Shutoffs due to forecasted Diablo winds. These warm, dry offshore winds were expected to peak on a Thursday, creating conditions conducive to wildfire ignition. In Alameda County alone, approximately 4,705 customers may face outages, with significant concentrations in the Berkeley Hills, neighborhoods near Tilden Regional Park, and the main campus of UC Berkeley. As the wind event progressed, PG&E updated its warning to include approximately 88,000 customers across 29 counties. The utility monitored dry offshore winds, including Diablo winds, expected to persist from Wednesday through Saturday. To support those impacted, PG&E opened over 40 Community Resource Centers across 23 counties, providing amenities such as Wi-Fi, device charging, water, and snacks. By Friday, October 16, PG&E began restoring electricity to thousands of customers across the Bay Area as offshore winds subsided and weather conditions improved. While Solano County reported all outages were resolved, several thousand outages remained in Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa, and Sonoma counties as of Friday afternoon. Although a red flag warning expired on Friday, forecasters noted moderate heat and hot conditions were expected to persist through Saturday. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-16: PG&E restores power to Bay Area customers as fire risk decreases PG&E is restoring power to thousands of Bay Area customers earlier than expected as fire weather risks subside and wind conditions improve. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pge-restores-power-to-bay-area-customers-as-fire-risk-decreases ### 2026-10-14: PG&E warns of potential power shutoffs for 88,000 customers in California PG&E may implement power shutoffs for up to 88,000 customers across 29 California counties due to high wildfire risks from dry offshore winds and warm temperatures. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pge-warns-of-potential-power-shutoffs-across-29-california-counties ### 2026-10-09: PG&E warns of potential power shutoffs in California due to wildfire risk PG&E may implement preemptive power shutoffs in 17 California counties this weekend to reduce wildfire risks caused by high winds and low humidity. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pge-warns-of-potential-power-shutoffs-in-california-due-to-wildfire-risk ### 2026-09-29: Santa Barbara County power shutoff affects over 2,000 customers More than 2,000 customers in Santa Barbara County are without power following a public safety shutoff by Southern California Edison due to increased wildfire risks. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-barbara-county-power-shutoff-affects-over-2000-customers --- Cite as: California wildfire-related power shutoffs. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/california-wildfire-related-power-shutoffs