Southern California is currently grappling with a significant heat wave, resulting in temperatures soaring into the 80s and 90s °F (27-37 °C). This extreme heat has placed a considerable strain on the region's power grid, leading to widespread power outages affecting hundreds of homes and businesses. A major outage is impacting 447 customers near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), with Southern California Edison estimating restoration by 11 p.m. The cause is under investigation, but is not believed to be directly related to the heat.