Xcel Energy Implements Power Cuts in Colorado Due to High Winds
TL;DR
Xcel Energy is considering cutting power to about 55,000 customers in Boulder, Gilpin, and Jefferson counties in Colorado due to extremely high winds and the resulting high fire danger. The outage is expected to start at 3 p.m. today and last until at least noon Sunday, with the company intending to contact affected customers directly. The decision is part of efforts to decrease the risk of wildfires, and other power companies in the area have also reported outages.
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