California is experiencing a prolonged heat wave that poses substantial risks for wildfires and exacerbates current fires in the southern and central regions. Temperatures are expected to rise significantly, particularly from Wednesday to Friday, with interior areas potentially reaching triple digits. Southern California is under heat advisories, with conditions likely to lead to increased risks of heat sickness and uncontrollable fire spread. Multiple large fires are already impacting the state, including the Gifford fire, which is California's largest fire this year.
Authorities in California prepare for a prolonged heat wave, increasing wildfire risks amid an already fiery summer, with interior temperatures soaring to triple digits.
Southern California expects its hottest days from Wednesday through Friday, with temperatures ranging from the upper 90s to 118 in Palm Springs, raising heat sickness risks.
Inland Northern California is forecast to reach triple digits by the weekend, potentially hitting 107 in the Sacramento Valley and 105 to 113 in the northwest corner.
Multiple large fires are active in the region, including the Gifford fire, the largest blaze of the year at 82,000 acres.
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