California Heat Causes Power Outages, Heightens Fire Fears

Wildfires in California have led to power outages affecting over 300,000 residents. The state's power grid declared a stage 3 emergency due to high temperatures and reduced solar power. An excessive heat warning is in place, with temperatures expected to rise significantly, complicating firefighting efforts. Fires have been burning in Northern and Southern California, with significant acreage affected. Human activity is suspected in some cases, prompting evacuations.

What was the reason for the stage 3 emergency declared by the state's power grid agency?

• A major earthquake

• A sudden drop in solar power generation

• A cyber attack on the power grid

• A hurricane hitting the coast

What are the expected temperature ranges in the Western states during the heat warning?

• 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit

• 80 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit

• 90 to 125 degrees Fahrenheit

• 125 to 150 degrees Fahrenheit

How do high temperatures and low humidity affect firefighting efforts?

• They make it easier to control fires

• They have no impact on firefighting

• They help extinguish fires faster

• They make fires spread more rapidly

Which areas have been significantly affected by the wildfires?

• Only Oregon

• Both Northern and Southern California

• Only Southern California

• Only Northern California

What is believed to be the cause of one of the fires in Oregon?

• A lightning strike

• Human activity

• A volcanic eruption

• Spontaneous combustion