Record Heat Forces Exhibition Suspension in Washington; U.S. Power Grid Triggers Federal Alert on July 3

According to state media, on July 3, record-breaking heat waves across central and eastern United States forced the temporary closure of the American State Fair held at the National Mall in Washington. The U.S. largest grid operator PJM Interconnection announced the same day that extreme temperatures have driven surge in air conditioning demand, compounded by power plant outages and severe transmission line overloads. The company activated a federal-level alert and initiated emergency load-shedding measures, instructing utilities to implement rolling blackouts for participating customers.
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