California Gov. Declares State Of Emergency Over Fires Amid Heat Wave

California is battling multiple wildfires amid a severe heat wave, straining resources and causing rolling blackouts. The SCU Lightning Complex Fire, a group of 20 lightning-caused fires, has burned 35,000 acres across five counties. Firefighters have contained only 4% of the flames. Governor Newsom announced collaboration with federal and local partners to address the crisis. The heat wave has led to the first rolling blackouts in 19 years, affecting nearly 42 million residents under a heat warning.

What is the SCU Lightning Complex Fire group?

• A new technology to combat wildfires

• A group of firefighters battling the wildfires

• A series of 20 separate lightning-caused fires

• A single large wildfire in California

How much of the wildfires had been contained as of Tuesday night?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 4%

What did Newsom emphasize in his statement regarding the wildfires?

• The role of technology in fighting fires

• The importance of evacuating residents

• The collaboration between California and its partners

• The need for more firefighters

What was a significant consequence of the heat wave in California?

• Increased rainfall

• Rolling blackouts

• Decreased temperatures

• Improved air quality

How many people in California were expected to be under a heat warning?

• 42 million

• 25 million

• 50 million

• 10 million