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Utah just saw energy shutoffs to prevent wildfires — are more coming this season?
The largest electricity provider in the state activated a relatively rare power shutoff protocol last week, temporarily cutting energy service for over 7,700 customers. Should Utahns expect more of them as one of the most wildfire-prone seasons continues in Utah? It depends. Rocky Mountain Power activated a public safety power shutoff warning for 48 hours in about a dozen cities in Southern Utah, including Cedar City, Milford, Moab, Price and Vernal, while the utility monitored environmental conditions in which fire ignition is possible. This was the third watch the utility has done in ...
