2 Arizona firefighters killed in plane crash as wildfires rage on in western U.S.
Firefighters working in searing weather struggled to contain a Northern California wildfire that continued to grow Sunday and forced the temporary closure of a major highway, one of several large blazes burning across the U.S. West amid another heat wave that shattered records and strained power grids.
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Posted: Jul 11, 2021 7:13 PM ET | Last Updated: July 11
A firefighter sprays water while trying to stop the Sugar Fire, part of the Beckwourth Complex Fire, from spreading to neighbouring homes in Doyle, Calif., on Saturday.(Noah Berger/The Associated Press)
Firefighters work to control several fires in heat wave across US West Share Updated: 3:39 PM EDT Jul 11, 2021 By CHRISTOPHER WEBER, Associated Press
Firefighters work to control several fires in heat wave across US West Share Updated: 3:39 PM EDT Jul 11, 2021
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Flex Alert tips offered by SCE spokesperson
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The California Independent System Operator has issued a statewide Flex Alert for Monday evening.
According to Cal ISO, the Flex Alert was issued due to high temperatures in the forecast, as well as issues related to a wildfire burning in Oregon. The Bootleg Fire has caused issues with transmission lines that could create an extra burden on the power grid, Cal ISO said.
The Flex Alert will be in effect from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday. During that time, Californians are asked to conserve electricity to reduce strain on the power grid while demand for energy is high.
Firenado in California as wildfires rage in several US states
A firenado has torn through Northern California as firefighters work in searing conditions to contain a blaze that forced the temporary closure of a major highway.
One of several large blazes burning across the US West amid another heatwave that shattered records and strained power grids.
In Arizona, a small plane crashed on Saturday during a survey of a wildfire in rural Mohave County, killing both crew members on board.
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A firenado has thrown through California as that state scorches through another heatwave. (9News)
The Beech C-90 aircraft was helping perform reconnaissance over the lightning-caused Cedar Basin Fire, near the tiny community of Wikieup northwest of Phoenix, when it went down around midday.