California wildfires, scorching heat, rescues in the Sierras, and rolling blackouts

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Despite the heat, firefighters were able to contain two major fires at the Monterey County coast.

With record-breaking temperatures and the sheer number of fires, the state’s electrical grid was badly strained and could lead to power outages and rolling blackouts.

Late Monday, the U.S. Forest Service announced on twitter, eight national forests are closing due to the dangerous conditions and the threat of continuing California wildfires.

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