China News Service, October 15th. According to US media reports, the devastating wildfire in California has set a record for the burning area. However, starting on the 14th local time, the situation may get worse.

Affected by hot and dry weather and strong winds, California faces a "serious" wildfire risk.

The US Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is considering cutting off the power supply of more than 50,000 users to ensure safety.

　　Since the beginning of 2020, there have been more than 8,500 forest fires in California, burning more than 4 million acres.

The fire also killed 31 people and destroyed more than 9,200 buildings.

Of the six largest fires in the state, five occurred in 2020, many of which were caused by lightning strikes and burned most of the uninhabited land.

On October 3, local time, the "glass fire" in the wine country of Northern California continued to rages, and the local area dispatched helicopters to assist in the fire fighting.

The picture shows a view of the wildfire from a nearby wine garden, with smoke billowing into the sky.

　　In the past few weeks, most of the fires have been fully or substantially controlled.

However, starting from October 14th, the situation may get worse.

　　The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a warning for northern California that by the 16th, dry and windy weather may cause fires in the area.

Daniel Berlant, assistant deputy director of the California Fire Department, said that progress has been made in the control of some fires, but if a new fire occurs, the fire will burn very quickly.

　　The high temperatures in the American Southwest have once again created conditions for the spread of wildfires.

On the 14th, the southwestern region, including California, continued to have high temperatures and may hit a record high.

Many places are in danger alarm, and the fire risk "rises to critical."

　　In addition, a cold front from the northwest may bring strong winds to California, thereby triggering more wildfire threats.

　　Taking into account the potential dangers, Pacific Gas and Electric Corporation warned that it may implement power outages from the evening of the 14th to prevent damage to or toppled wires in the gale from causing a fire.

The power outage may affect up to 54,000 users, involving 24 counties.