Heat wave bringing record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of Western US0

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• August 1, 2026

The Western U.S. was bracing for record-high temperatures as a heat wave gripped large swaths of the region, prompting warnings for people to stay inside and heightening wildfire risks in areas that already are dry or burning. A ridge of high pressure is holding heat close to the ground — what’s known as a heat