Southern California Wildfires Intensify Amid Hot, Windy Conditions; Power Outages Reported

Wildfires are burning in Southern California, exacerbated by hot, windy Santa Ana conditions. This has led to evacuation orders in areas like Malibu and proactive power shutoffs affecting over 150,000 customers to prevent new blazes. The critical fire weather threat, with increasing wind gusts, is expected to continue through Saturday, posing ongoing risks to public safety and property.