Intentional power outages for Oregonians might reduce the risk of a fire.

Intentional power outages for Oregonians might reduce the risk of a fire

There were worries about flames and power outages confined to California. There were anticipated power outages in Oregon due to high winds, which affected tens of thousands of consumers.

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Local utilities have implemented power restrictions in an effort to lower the risk of flames in the unusually dry and hot conditions.

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In the Pacific Northwest, power disruptions caused by extreme fire conditions are less common than in California.

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On Friday, there was particular worry on the Cedar Creek Fire, which is raging in central Oregon. According to the fire's spokesperson, Bud Sexton.

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We're going to have very, very severe fire conditions until the end of the day on Saturday because the east winds are pushing the fire west.

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By late Friday, power outages were expected to affect more than 40,000 people, including those in Portland's wealthy West Hills neighbourhood.

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