The question was posited, why can't the power in the area be shut down. . Interesting point. More likely, out the lines underground.
The PG&E power lines were actually designed to be repowered (by use of devices known as re-closers) after the lost power. So a power line would be knocked down or damaged and instead of sitting down because of the interruption, they were designed to power back up again automatically.
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