California declares state of emergency as it fights fires, extreme weather. Via NBCNews
. The flames have intensified temperatures from an already serious heat wave that rolled in over the weekend.where the Loyalton Fire continues to burn in the Tahoe National Forest.
The emergency order will allow agencies to deploy every possible resource to keep residents safe under such "extreme" conditions, Newsom announced Tuesday. "California and its federal and local partners are working in lockstep to meet the challenge and remain vigilant in the face of continued dangerous weather conditions," Newsom said.as the high temperatures have stretched the state's energy grid to its limits.to prevent rolling blackouts. The order allowed some users and utilities to use "backup energy sources" during peak times.
The National Weather Service urged residents on the West Coast to take the heightened temperatures seriously in order to prevent heat-related illnesses. "Yeah, it's summer, and summer is hot, but this is different," the agency tweeted. "These are record high temperatures in what is typically one the hottest times of the year anyways."
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