The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Heat wave bringing record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of western U.S.
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A severe heat wave is impacting the western United States, with record-breaking temperatures forecast for cities like Las Vegas and Phoenix. Authorities have issued warnings and opened cooling centers to protect residents from the dangerous heat dome.
A heat wave gripped large swaths of the western U.S. on Saturday (August 1, 2026) as temperatures hovered near record highs, heightening wildfire risks in areas that already are dry or burning and prompting warnings for people to stay inside.
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