Hot, windy weather stokes brush fires in Southern California; power turned off for many

On Friday, several brush fires erupted across Southern California, fueled by hot and windy weather conditions that prompted localized evacuations. The hazardous meteorological conditions also led major utilities to proactively cut electricity to tens of thousands of residents.

The preventative power shutoffs left an estimated 150,000 customers without electricity, waking many in the dark. Emergency responses are ongoing as authorities manage the active fires and the resulting disruptions to the affected communities.