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California Power Outages Begin Due to Santa Ana Winds
- Tens of thousands of people in California are without power due to preventive measures against wildfires.
- The Santa Ana winds are causing hot and windy weather, increasing the risk of wildfires.
- Californians are facing extreme weather conditions, including a brutal heatwave and storm surge.
- Utilities are implementing power shutoffs to mitigate the risk of rapid wildfire growth.
- The state is bracing for more dangerous weather with strong winds and high temperatures expected.