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West Coast Experiences Record-Breaking Heatwave Amid Blazing Wildfires

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A severe heatwave is affecting the western United States, with temperatures reaching record-breaking highs in several regions. In California's Death Valley, a temperature of 127°F (52.8°C) was recorded, which is 5°F above normal for the date. Phoenix, Arizona, also experienced a record high of 118°F (47.7°C), while Palm Springs, California, reached 124°F (51.1°C). In addition to the extreme heat, wildfires are also a concern in California, with the Thompson Fire consuming over 3,700 acres in Butte County and injuring 11 firefighters. The fire is only 7% contained as of Thursday morning. Other states, including Oregon, Washington, Nevada, and Arizona, are bracing for potential wildfires.

  1. US
    California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
    1. Utility crews are working diligently to repair and replace damaged infrastructure.
    2. Firefighters are likely to have a very challenging week ahead.
    3. Firefighters continue to gain containment and cool hot spots throughout the fire.
  2. US
    US National Weather Service
    1. Confidence is increasing that this potentially historic heatwave will last several days.
    2. Heat impacts can compound over time, therefore it is important to remain weather aware and follow the advice of local officials.
    3. Warm overnight conditions in the upper 70s and low 80s will offer little relief, leading to a dangerous situation for those without access to adequate cooling.
    4. The triple-digit heat will expand northward into the Pacific Northwest and parts of the central Great Basin, with widespread highs rising into the 90s and low 100s.
    5. This level of heat throughout parts of the Mojave Desert and Sacramento/San Joaquin valleys of California could pose a risk to anyone if proper heat safety is not followed.
    6. This is a DANGEROUS situation, especially for sensitive populations.

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sources

  1. 1.The Times of India
  2. 2.CTV News
  3. 3.CNN
  4. 4.BBC

perspectives

  1. 1.Natural Disasters
  2. 2.Climate Change
  3. 3.Heat wave

countries

  1. 1.CanadaCA
  2. 2.United StatesUS

organizations

  1. 1.US National Weather ServiceUS
  2. 2.Phoenix Police Department
  3. 3.California Department of Forestry and Fire ProtectionUS
  4. 4.Santa Clara Medical Examiner's Office

persons

  1. 1.Kevin Sunde
  2. 2.Mackenzie Covert
  3. 3.Sherri Thompson
  4. 4.Chris Peterson
  5. 5.Clinton Rockey
  6. 6.Gavin NewsomUS
  7. 7.Julia Comnes
  8. 8.Kristin Weisenborn
  9. 9.Matt Mahan
  10. 10.Nick Schuler
  11. 11.Noah Alviz
  12. 12.Rachael Thompson

technicals

  1. 1.Death Valley National Park
  2. 2.Reno Ice Rink
  3. 3.South Mountain Park And Preserve
  4. 4.Basin Fire
  5. 5.Fresno June Lightning Complex
  6. 6.Thompson Fire