2.35 Million Lose Power In California As State Faces Extreme Weather and Wildfires

California’s largest power utility began power shut-offs today for an estimated 2.35 million people — expected to last two days — after weather forecasts predicted extreme fire danger due to exceptionally dry weather and severe winds, according to the Washington Post. “Some gusts this weekend might reach 75 mph (120 kph) or higher as part of a ‘historic’ wind event, the…