Dangerous heat descends on California and the Southwest, raising wildfire risk

Dangerous heat descends on California and the Southwest, raising wildfire risk

A dangerous heat wave has descended on much of California and the U.S. Southwest, with triple-digit temperatures expected along with a higher risk of wildfires

A visitor takes pictures of the TCL Chinese Theatre as a street vendor works nearby in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)