Wildfires Explode as Heat Wave Scorches the West for Another Day The extreme heat could break somewhat after Monday, but there are more triple-digit temperatures on the way. Credit... Noah Berger/Associated Press The scorching temperatures from the West’s third heat wave of the summer, which fueled quick-spreading wildfires and fears of power outages over the weekend, began to ease slightly on Monday. “Drought-relieving rain” that is predicted to fall between Tuesday and Saturday will provide some break from the heat. And the hot, dry and windy conditions in the state could spark more wildfires by the weekend. Advertisement Continue reading the main storyClimate change is playing a role in the heat, drought and fires.

Source: International New York Times July 12, 2021 21:45 UTC