Some Bay Area voters could end up checking election results in the dark Tuesday night as PG&E warns thousands of customers of potential power shutoffs to limit the threat of wildfires.
Several parts of the Bay Area are under a red flag warning, and one voting location in the Oakland Hills closed due to the threat of extreme fire.
Oakland fire crews along with partner agencies pre-positioned firefighting equipment, bracing for wind gusts to pick up in the hills.
The intense winds and wildfire risk prompted PG&E to prepare for planned power shutoffs after voting closes. The shutoffs could potentially impact thousands of customers in Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa, Santa Clara, Solano and Sonoma counties.
Visit PG&E's website for the latest updates.
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