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Power Shutoff In Calabasas Possible Due To High Winds
SoCal Edison could shut off power to a wide swath of Calabasas due to fire danger this week.
CALABASAS, CA — Ongoing windy weather could prompt Southern California Edison to shut off power to a wide swath of Calabasas Monday and Tuesday, according to the utility.
The utility has warned that it may shut off power to circuits that serve much of the city and adjacent Santa Monica Mountains communities beginning 3 a.m. Monday through Tuesday afternoon in order to curb the chance of its equipment starting a wildfire amid the winds.
SCE crews will be stationed at Malibu Bluffs Park at PCH and Malibu Canyon Road from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday and Tuesday to allow residents to charge their devices and get information.
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The National Weather Service has issued a wind warning for the Santa Monica Mountains, Malibu, Topanga and Pacific Palisades until 3 p.m. Monday.
Winds of 30 to 45 mph are forecast, with gusts up to 65 mph.
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