Bay Area faces another day of searing heat after blackouts

Bay Area faces another day of searing heat after blackouts

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https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/08/15/bay-area-faces-another-day-of-searing-heat-after-blackouts/

Bay Area residents faced the third day of searing temperatures Saturday as the overwhelming heat wave prompted increased fire risk and rolling blackouts across the state.

The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for the region in anticipation of increased wildfire risk, concerned that lightning from southern thunderstorms could ignite flames. Around the state, meanwhile, about 220,000 people reeled after losing power Friday thanks to increased electricity demand.