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California Wildfire Kills 2, Prompting Mandatory Evacuations Amid Heat Wave

A California wildfire in the northern region of the state has scorched two people to death as temperatures continue to rise amid the forecasted heat wave.

California Heat Wave Leads to Scary Wildfire in LA County; Evacuation Ordered as Flames Spread to 5,200 Acres

Sep 01, 2022 10:40 PM EDT By Ivan Korrs

A massive wildfire in northern Los Angeles County has scorched over 5,200 acres of land, prompting the evacuation of residents in the area.

Heat Warning Issued for LA, Southwest: It ‘Is Going To Be Very Dangerous’

Aug 30, 2022 10:12 PM EDT By Ivan Korrs

People on the West Coast might be experiencing a "dangerously hot" Labor Day as The Weather Prediction Center projects that some of the hottest temperatures on the West Coast will be hitting this week.

California Faces Wildfire as Heat Wave Strikes the Western Region

Jul 10, 2021 10:53 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

California faced wildfires as heat wave continued to wreak havoc in the western region of the United States.

Heat Wave in Oregon Leaves More Than 60 Dead, Including 45 in Multnomah County

Jul 01, 2021 01:08 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

The state of Oregon recorded more than 60 deaths amid the historic heat wave in the western region of the United States.

Oregon to Experience 3-Day Heat Wave; Excessive Heat Warning, Issued

Jun 24, 2021 09:02 PM EDT By Joshua Summers

An excessive heat warning was issued to areas in Oregon as the state would experience a three-day heat wave.

California Warns Possible Power Outage Amid Searing Heatwave, Urges Households to Conserve Energy

Utilities Warn of High Power Consumption During Heat Wave; Portland General Electric Prepared, Not Planning Any Blackouts

Jun 24, 2021 06:29 AM EDT By Jess Smith

The Northwest utilities revealed that the region had a higher power consumption during summer compared to winter, but Portland General Electric (PGE) stated that their power grid is prepared and there will be no planned blackouts.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom Declares State of Emergency Amid Heat Wave

Jun 18, 2021 03:46 AM EDT By Joshua Summers

California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency on Thursday amid a major heat wave that is stressing power grids across the western U.S.

Lightning Strikes Add to Raging California Heat, Thousands Evacuate

Aug 20, 2020 01:34 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

Lighting strikes sparked wildfires across Northern California on Wednesday, scorching large acres of sun-parched land. Thousands of people were ordered to evacuate, officials said.