PSE may turn off power in parts of WA to prevent wildfires this year

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) in Washington has announced it may shut off power in some areas to prevent wildfires, a measure spurred by past disasters linked to power lines igniting fires. This strategy, seen as a last resort, aims to manage increasing wildfire risks exacerbated by climate change. The utility has updated its systems to better predict dangerous conditions and plans to keep customers informed. However, these preventive blackouts could significantly impact vulnerable populations reliant on power for medical equipment.