The extreme fire weather event posed significant risks across California, with elevated wildfire potential due to strong winds, dry vegetation, and low humidity. PG&E's fire-spread modeling estimated that damaged electrical equipment could have ignited wildfires affecting thousands of acres and hundreds of structures in areas like Berkeley, Castro Valley, and Placerville. Statewide, firefighting resources were strategically deployed to mitigate risks, and residents were urged to prepare for dangerous fire conditions and potential power outages. The PSPS was implemented as a precautionary measure to prevent catastrophic wildfires, despite the inconvenience caused by power shutoffs.