Hot, windy weather stoke brush fires spark in Southern California, power turned off for many

The Independent - Oct 16, 2026

Several brush fires are burning in Southern California, stoked by hot, windy weather that's led to some evacuations and caused utility companies to shut off electricity for tens of thousands of people around the state

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