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 temperatures are expected in desert regions of California?

What is believed to have caused one of the blazes in Oregon?