California Wildfire Prompts Evacuation Order For 1,700 Residents

The transcript discusses the Kinkaid Fire in California, which started on a Wednesday night and led to mandatory evacuations in Geyserville. The fire has burned over 10,000 acres and remains uncontained. Residents faced thick smoke during evacuation, and a data scientist captured ash falling like snow. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Pacific Gas and Electric Company preemptively cut power to prevent further fires, affecting 179,000 customers across 17 counties. Additionally, the Old Water Fire near San Bernardino has burned 75 acres and is also uncontained, prompting evacuation orders for 80 homes.

What precautionary measure did Pacific Gas and Electric Company take to prevent fires?

What is the status of the old water fire that broke out early Thursday morning?