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Southern California bakes under record-breaking heatwave
Original: Record high temperatures as southern California swelters under heatwave
Southern California is sweltering under an intense heatwave, with record high temperatures registered across the region. Residents are contending with dangerous heat conditions, and forecasters are monitoring how long the extreme temperatures will persist. Heat events of this scale typically raise concerns about strain on the power grid, wildfire risk and public health, particularly for vulnerable people and outdoor workers.
Why now: Record-breaking temperatures are affecting a heavily populated region, raising immediate safety and infrastructure concerns.
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