The California Independent System Operator (ISO) declared a 'Stage 2' power emergency late on Saturday, warning that rotating power outages were possible amid a record heat wave.
- The California Independent System Operator declared a “Stage 2” power emergency late on Saturday, warning that rotating power outages were possible amid a record heat wave.
Temperatures of up to 125 degrees Fahrenheit were set to punish California through the Labor Day weekend, raising the risk of wildfires and rolling blackouts. State officials urged Californians to turn off unnecessary appliances and lights to help avoid blackouts from an overwhelmed power grid.
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