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October heat and wildfires strain Southern California power grid

Original: “ October heat, wildfires strain Southern California grid as thousands lose power Utilities urge conservation as extreme

Extreme October heat and the Bouquet Fire are straining Southern California's power grid, with thousands of residents losing electricity. The fire is threatening structures and power lines, while utilities are urging customers to conserve energy as high temperatures persist across the region.

Why now: Ongoing heat and wildfire activity are causing power outages, prompting utilities to call for conservation

Southern CaliforniaBouquet FireAccuWeatherSouthern California utilities

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• “ October heat, wildfires strain Southern California grid as thousands lose power Utilities urge conservation as extreme heat persists and the Bouquet Fire threatens structures and power lines. By Emilee Speck, AccuWeather staff writer Published Oct 5, 2026 11:41 AM PDT |… · czds · 1

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