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Already in August, California was hit by very high temperatures that accelerated the fires that lash different parts of the state.
Over the weekend, the NWS weather service warned of temperatures between 43 and 49 degrees in Los Angeles, a heat that is described as life-threatening, reports CNBC.
Increased fire threat
At the same time, the heat, with possible strong winds afterward, means the risk of fires still raging in the state may worsen after Americans celebrate Labor Day on Monday.
“Very hot conditions tomorrow through Labor Day will pose a further threat to major fire activity,” the Los Angeles weather service wrote according to CNBC.
In recent weeks, more than 875 fires have been fought in the state and tens of thousands of people have still not been able to return to their homes after being evacuated. Two of the homes are among the largest in California history.
In the area around San Francisco, 3,200 buildings are said to have been destroyed in the fires and eight people are said to have died, according to NBC.
“Definitely a concern”
“There are some that still have the potential to grow and that’s definitely a concern,” Lynne Tolmachoff of the Cal Fire state fire department told the New York Times.
At the same time, residents were urged to avoid using too much electricity after the power supply was overloaded during the August heat. California Governor Gavin Newsom has at the same time declared a state of emergency to allow increased electricity production and circumvent emissions regulations.
Extremely hot temperatures are also expected in the states of Nevada, Utah, and Arizona.
