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SCE Cancels Shutoffs, 418 Homes Spared Amid Red-Flag Alerts

7/17/2026

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Southern California Edison canceled Tuesday’s power shutoffs, sparing roughly 418 homes in Santa Barbara County.
The National Weather Service kept red-flag warnings and fire-weather watches for Oregon, Washington and parts of California.
Meteorologists warned that lightning and 35-50 mph winds could spark wildfires in the Olympic and Cascade ranges, urging residents to avoid outdoor burning.
Temperatures are expected to rise 10-17 °F on Wednesday to 105-110 °F inland, raising concerns about air-conditioner operation.

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Southern California Edison canceled Tuesday’s power shutoffs, sparing roughly 418 homes in Santa Barbara County.
The National Weather Service kept red-flag warnings and fire-weather watches for Oregon, Washington and parts of California.
Meteorologists warned that lightning and 35-50 mph winds could spark wildfires in the Olympic and Cascade ranges, urging residents to avoid outdoor burning.
Temperatures are expected to rise 10-17 °F on Wednesday to 105-110 °F inland, raising concerns about air-conditioner operation.