SAN DIEGO (KGTV) – The fire danger threat for much of San Diego County remains high on Tuesday, and to prepare for potential fires, San Diego Gas & Electric turned off power for hundreds of East County residents overnight.
The utility has warned nearly 55,000 customers in various communities that their electricity could be shut off as fire weather conditions persist.
Meanwhile, firefighters continued their efforts against the Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles County, but another blaze in nearby Ventura County erupted overnight amid strong winds and low humidity levels.
This edition of the ABC 10News Wake Up Call also highlights how the federal government is helping Southern California fire survivors and how one survivor is beginning the rebuilding process.
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San Diego Gas & Electric early Tuesday morning shut down power for hundreds of East County residents as winds in the area picked up overnight.
The decision to …