California’s huge Dixie Fire exploded to “megafire” status late Thursday, forcing more evacuations in nearby communities, fire officials said.
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Friday’s full ‘buck’ moon may look red or orange due to wildfire smoke
A full “buck” moon will rise in the southeastern sky after sunset Friday. Smoke from the wildfires blazing across the West could make it appear red.
Tamarack Fire spreads to Nevada; Western wildfires lead to poor air quality across the US
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‘Monster’ Bootleg Fire in Oregon grows as dozens of blazes char western US; Oregon announces campfire ban as conditions worsen
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Massive Bootleg Fire burns in Oregon as officials seek outside help; smoke seen as far as New York
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Wildfires continue to scorch West with no letup in sight; thousands of firefighters battling blazes
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Scorching weekend heat expected to hit 30+ million people in West with temps up to 130 degrees
Another blistering, brutal heat wave is forecast across much of the western US this weekend, meteorologists say.
Fourth of July weekend weather: A cooldown in the Northeast, more heat in the Northwest
Most of the middle of the country, from Denver to Chicago, should stay mild and dry for the holiday weekend, according to AccuWeather.
‘We have never seen anything like this’: Heat waves scorch Northeast and the Northwest, killing at least 5 in US
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