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PG&E Cuts Power to 4,700 in 15 Counties Amid Wind Storm

18 May 2026 11:46

A severe wind storm caused widespread damage and power outages across Northern California, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. - One fatality occurred in Santa Rosa when a tree branch struck a man, later identified as Ralph Harrington.

- A 23-year-old woman suffered major injuries from a falling branch in Santa Rosa. - PG&E cut power to about 4,700 customers across 15 counties, with the largest outage affecting 1,691 customers north of Sonoma.

- Gusts exceeded 70 mph at higher elevations, with conditions expected to ease by Monday morning. The storm prompted emergency responses to over 15 incidents, including downed trees and utility lines.

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