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California pursues a holy grail: high-tech data to predict how wildfire will spread
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Real-time data from whiz-bang cameras and supercomputers has potential downsides: too many alarm bells, more blackouts and less boots-on-the-ground input.Bay Area
National Weather Service: Another ‘Red Flag’ warning for Alameda County
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High winds and dry conditions, aka fire weather, expected on Wed and Thurs; an even stronger wind event is forecast for Sat-Sun.Bay Area
PG&E notifies 15 counties of possible power shutoff starting Wednesday evening
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So far Alameda County is NOT on the list but counties in the Sierra Foothills, North Bay and Peninsula are.Bay Area
PG&E CEO ‘welcomes’ review of public safety power shutoff plan
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Newsom accuses PG&E of putting profit over public safety, says utility should offer rebates; CEO Johnson acknowledges shortcomings but claims shutoff helped keep people safe.City
Update: PG&E power shutoff delayed until 8 pm Wed, affected areas remain the same
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City memo says all or portions of upper and Hampton-adjacent parts of town will likely be affected for as long as five days. That includes residences, businesses, mobile phone towers and public facilities.City
PSPS power shutoff may impact Piedmont this Wednesday and Thursday
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Shutoff may last several days and would affect residences, businesses, schools, mobile phone towers, and public facilities.Around Town
Fire Prevention Week | Fire Department offers education, information
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Closing your bedroom door at night is one of many important tips shared by the Fire Department doing community outreach this week.City
Fire Chief Black readies for a “red flag” week
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October is peak fire season, with red flag conditions, power shut-offs by PG&E, evacuation kits -- these are part of the new reality.Bay Area
