# Edison Weighs Power Shutoffs for 246,000 Customers Amid Fire Risk

https://mins.news/en/item/100104

- Bloomberg News, 2026-10-14 16:30 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-14/edison-eyes-power-shutoffs-for-246-000-customers-on-fire-risk?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6acfae16490a5e00012550e4

> Strong winds and dry conditions are increasing wildfire threats, prompting Edison International’s Southern California utility to consider cutting power to about 246,000 customers in the state.

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