Los Angeles faces scorching 119° as heat wave affects 31 million in 3 states
An intense heat wave across Southern California has led to warnings from public health officials in Los Angeles County Friday as some schools close early.
Marissa Wenzke is a journalist based in Los Angeles. She has a bachelor's degree in political science from UC Santa Barbara and is a graduate of Columbia Journalism School.
An intense heat wave across Southern California has led to warnings from public health officials in Los Angeles County Friday as some schools close early.
A red flag warning has been issued for parts of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties as forecasters warn of hot, dry conditions that can spark and quickly spread wildfires. The advisory comes amid an intense heat wave bringing triple-digit temperatures.
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For some workers, the extreme heat wave in Southern California can mean being trapped in a confined space with no air conditioner for hours while those working outside can face risks like heat exhaustion and more serious conditions.
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