PG&E is telling people in five counties in the Bay Area that their power could be cut off because of the risk of wildfires.
The power company says it might turn off power to parts of Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma Counties for safety reasons.
The PSPS might begin on Thursday, October 17.
The National Weather Service put out a Red Flag Warning for most of the Bay Area from Thursday night to Saturday night because it is dry and windy, which makes flames more likely to spread quickly.
The National Weather Service put out a Red Flag Warning for most of the Bay Area, so fire companies are getting ready.
PG&E says that turning off the power can help lower the risk of wildfires caused by live power lines.
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