Sweltering California Heat Wave Prompts Rolling Blackouts, Fuels Wildfires
At a Glance High demand on the power grid prompted rolling blackouts.More than 350,000 homes and businesses were left in the dark Friday night.The heat and dry conditions helped fuel several wildfires.Air quality warnings were issued. Sweltering California heat led to high demand on the state's power grid Friday, prompting rolling blackouts across the state that left more than 350,000 homes and businesses without power in the evening hours. Officials warn the outages could continue in the coming days. The...