PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Utility companies have restored power to tens of thousands of customers after shutting down service over the weekend to try to prevent wildfires during high winds, low humidity and hot temperatures. Both Portland General Electric and Pacific Power say they have fully restored power to more than 40,000 customers impacted by the precautionary shutoff. Portland General Electric halted power to about 30,000 customers in 12 service areas starting Friday and Pacific Power shut down service to more than 7,000 customers. Power shut-offs due to extreme fire weather, common in California, are new to the Pacific Northwest.
Power back on in Oregon after weekend of fire, high winds
