Over 30 Million Under Threat as Heat Wave Sparks Wildfire Risks Across the West

Over 30 million people in the Western US are under extreme heat alerts with record temperatures, fueling wildfires and monsoon storms that pose additional risks like flash flooding and lightning-induced fires. Tropical Storm Fernand has formed in the Atlantic, but is not expected to impact land significantly, while remnants of Hurricane Erin continue to cause dangerous surf and rip currents along the East Coast.