Thousands across California had their power shut off Friday due to a heightened wildfire risk, with widespread high wind warnings in effect through the weekend from Santa Barbara County through Tehama County.

California utilities are mulling power shutdowns as breezy dry conditions across the state raise the risk of wildfires.

California utilities have shut off the power supply to thousands of customers statewide to prevent the ignition of wildfires amid powerful dry winds. According to an update by PG&E Corp, 7,000 customers were without power Thursday evening after the company initiated a preemptive shutdown due to severe weather and wildfire risk.