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Prolonged heat wave set to scorch Southern California from Friday
Original: Prolonged heat wave set to scorch Southern California starting Friday
A prolonged heat wave is forecast to hit Southern California beginning Friday, with dangerously high temperatures expected to persist for several days. Forecasters are warning residents to limit outdoor activity, stay hydrated and check on vulnerable neighbors. The extreme heat also raises concerns about increased wildfire risk and strain on the power grid as demand for air conditioning climbs across the region.
Why now: The heat wave poses health, wildfire and power-grid risks, making it an urgent local concern.
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