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Power restored to thousands in Southern California as red flag warning expires

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Updated  December 11, 2024 2:25pm PST
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FOX 11

Franklin Fire leaves residents without power for days

As the Franklin Fire continues to burn in Malibu, many residents have been without power for several days.

The Brief

    • A Red Flag Warning issued for much of Southern California expired Wednesday afternoon.
    • Southern California Edison had issued a warning to thousands of customers in high-impact areas.
    • More than 500 SCE customers were without power as of Wednesday afternoon.

LOS ANGELES - Officials are warning some residents across Southern California that they could have their power shut off in order to prevent electrical equipment from sparking wildfires during severe weather.

Santa Ana winds battered much of the region in recent days, combining with low humidity to create dangerous wildfire conditions.

Those winds weakened Wednesday afternoon, with a Red Flag Warning for much of the region expiring.

RELATED: Strong Santa Ana winds threaten Southern California with 'highest possible' fire danger

According to Southern California Edison's website, there are currently 551 customers under power shutoffs:

  • Los Angeles County: 407
  • Orange County: 9
  • Riverside County: 130
  • San Bernardino County: 0
  • Ventura County: 5

Power shutoffs are being considered for an estimated 9,109 customers.

NOAA's Storm Prediction Center forecasted "extreme" fire weather conditions in places like Santa Clarita, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Moorpark, and Santa Paula along the Southern California coast.

RELATED: LIVE: Franklin Fire in Malibu prompts evacuations, road closures as 18K residents impacted

Those areas were under a standard red flag warning that expired Wednesday afternoon.

The Source: This story was reported with information from the National Weather Service, City News Service, and Southern California Edison.

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