Heatwave scorching western US ups risk of hazardous fire conditions
A severe heatwave across the western United States, particularly in Oregon and Washington, has created hazardous conditions for wildfires. Officials have issued red flag warnings due to high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds, leading to temporary bans on outdoor burning.
Firefighters burn off vegetation while trying to stop a wildfire called the Bench fire from spreading, in Warm Springs, Oregon, on 25 July. Firefighters burn off vegetation while trying to stop a wildfire called the Bench fire from spreading, in Warm Springs, Oregon, on 25 July. US weather Heatwave scorching western US ups risk of hazardous fire conditions In Oregon and Washington, low humidity and powerful winds have put officials on alert for wildfire spread
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