Sept 30 (Reuters) - U.S. utility firm PG&E Corp ( PCG )

said on Monday it has cut power for over 9,000 customers in

northern California as a precaution against heightened wildfire

risks from high winds.

The company said it was monitoring weather conditions across

its service territories in California as parts of the state are

expected to experience gusty winds, high temperatures and low

humidity levels.

PG&E ( PCG ) initiated a "public safety power shutoff (PSPS)",

cutting off power for homes and businesses across Sacramento

Valley and surrounding foothills, according to a post on its

website.

The company earlier said it expects the PSPS would impact

over 12,000 customers in eleven counties and two tribal areas.

The Oakland, California-based company has been linked to

major wildfires in the state, including the 2020 Zogg Fire and

the 2021 Dixie Fire, which was the state's second-largest

wildfire.