'The combination of possible dry lightning as well as strong winds with the dry fuels could lead to critical fire weather conditions,' forecasters said.
Californians are being asked to conserve electricity by the state energy grid operator amid excessive heat warnings and the continued risk of wildfires, the Associated Press reported.
An excessive heat warning was issued by the National Weather Service across the desert into Nevada, and a heat advisory covered the Central Valley and through inland Southern California. In addition to the heat, the area has remained dry, and forecasters have warned of increased wildfire risk from dry lightning.
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