Many parts of the United States are coping with intense heat waves. With millions of Americans cranking up their air conditioners, states are worried about their infrastructure — with some areas facing power outages. 

In California, the wildfire threat is only increasing the burden on the power grid.

CGTN’s Ediz Tiyansan reports.

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