California Wildfires Trigger Intense Heat Wave

Heat produced by the California wildfires is straining the power grid, as state’s authorities issue emergency alert in the region!

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The extreme temperatures are a result of a “heat dome” bearing over the region

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Fires now have receptive fuel beds to burn as any fire has that potential for exponential growth because everything is so dry

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The region has now entered the most intense phase of this heat wave and things are looking ominous

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Turbulent weather has also resulted in increased the probability of thunderstorms over Southern California

Image: Fox 11

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Over the last decade there’s a huge change in the ways fires have been raging throughout California

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Low humidity and high temperatures also elevated the risk for wildfire, turning brush to tinder

Image: Noah Berger

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High temperature exaggerates pollution – speeding up the formation of ground-level ozone, or smog

Image: New York Post 

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Record-breaking temperatures of 114F in Sacramento and 115F in parts of the Central Valley triggered warnings to stay indoors

Image:  Local Today

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