(CNN) Just as firefighters got a grip on a blaze that tore through the swanky Pacific Palisades, other Californians are at risk of unpredictable wildfires this week. About 209,000 customers could have their power shut off this week mitigate the risk, Pacific Gas & Electric said. "The potential safety shutoff is planned for varying start times depending on location beginning Wednesday evening," the company said. The power shutoff could affect 15 counties in the Sierra Foothills and the North Bay, including Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, San Mateo, Sierra, Sonoma, Sutter, and Yuba counties, PG&E said. Customers will be notified by texts, emails and automated phone calls about 48 hours in advance.

Source: CNN October 22, 2019 12:22 UTC