Heat Advisory in place as temps rise in Southern California, increasing fire danger

Heat advisory in effect as temps soar across Southern California

Southern California is bracing for several days of dangerous heat, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a heat advisory for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. KTLA's Hailey Winslow reports. Details: https://ktla.com/weather/heat-advisory-beach-hazards-in-effect-as-southern-california-sizzles/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Health concerns mount as Boyle Heights warehouse fire stretches into a week

Toxic air has covered the San Gabriel Valley and beyond at times, as the fire continues to burn and the wind shifts the pall in different directions.

Heat, humidity ahead for Southern California. Here’s where it will be hottest

If it’s starting to feel a little stuffy around here, it’s not just you, it’s a preview of what’s coming for the rest of the week in Southern California. According to the National Weather Service, a heat spell expected to peak on Wednesday is also going to be coupled with something Southern Californians aren’t typically []

The areas at ‘exceptional’ risk of wildfires as health alerts issued

Record-breaking heatwaves are increasing the risk of severe blazes

The troubling new trend that's making California's forest fires more dangerous

SAN JOSE, Calif. — With July Fourth weekend, California and other Western states are heading into the beginning of peak fire season — when rain is scarce and temperatures are high. But an ominous new trend is reshaping forest fire behavior. ...

Valley Officials Warn of Worsening Air Quality as Triple-Digit Heat Arrives

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Air quality officials are urging Central Valley residents to take precautions as a stretch of triple-digit temperatures is ex...

Amid wildfire season, Palo Alto buries power lines, removes vegetation

Palo Alto received a stark reminder about wildfire danger on June 22, when about 4 acres went up in flames near Arastradero Road, near the Portola Valley border, prompting a regional response.

Winthrop fire: Evacuations ongoing around Hamilton Ranch Loop as wildfire spreads; check map, visuals

A wildfire near Winthrop, Washington, prompted Level 3 evacuations as flames threatened homes. Level 2 warnings remain in effect for the town and nearby areas.

2026 Wildfire Smoke Has Already Hit 12 States, and Researchers Link PM2.5 Exposure to Pregnancy and Heart Risks

2026 wildfire season burned 2.4M acres by June — double the 10-year average. Smoke linked to preterm birth, autism risk, and CVD deaths across 30+ states.

Out-of-control Utah wildfire threatening structures, prompting evacuations

Mandatory evacuations are underway for hundreds of people on Sunday in a central Utah town being threatened by a wind-driven, out-of-control wildfire, officials said. The Iron Fire is burning in Juab County, about 28 miles southwest of Provo, and officials said on Sunday that flames are bearing down on Eureka, Utah, a small town in []...Click to read more

Heat Advisory: Florida Cooks Under Extreme July Heat Index Pushing A Blistering 110 Degrees

A massive stretch of southwest and west-central Florida is bracing for dangerously high temperatures today. The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin issued a formal Heat Advisory early Thursday morning, warning that the combined temperature and humidity will feel as hot as 110 degrees out there. The heat advisory officially kicks in at 11:00 [] Heat Advisory: Florida Cooks Under Extreme July Heat Index Pushing A Blistering 110 Degrees

Extremely Critical fire weather outlook issued for parts of Utah, Arizona, and Nevada

The Storm Prediction Center (SPC) issued an Extremely Critical fire-weather outlook for parts of central and southwestern Utah, northwest Arizona, and extreme southeastern Nevada for June 26, 2026, as southwest winds of 40-55 km/h (25-35 mph) combine with relative humidity of 5–15. Source

Fire chiefs warn of wildfire risks as UK bakes in third heatwave of the summer

Health and fire warnings have been issued as temperatures in some areas could reach up to 36C this week.

Los Angeles Warehouse Fire Smoke Chokes Southern California for Fifth Day

A fire at a cold storage warehouse near downtown Los Angeles continued pumping fumes across Southern California five days after it ignited, prompting emergency declarations as air quality reached unhealthy levels.

Newsom declares state of emergency over Boyle Heights warehouse fire

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) on Saturday declared a state of emergency in California after a warehouse fire in Boyle Heights continued burning after it first ignited on Wednesday. “California is mobilizing to support Los Angeles as firefighters and emergency personnel continue their work to contain this fire and protect surrounding communities,” Newsom said. “While local []

Matthew Bernard and Lynn Warner v. City of Oakland, California

Date Filed: June 29, 2026 Original Court: Northern District of California Case Status: Pending Matthew Bernard and Lynn Warner own an undeveloped residential plot in Oakland, California. In 2020, the Oakland Fire Department ordered them to clear dead and dying trees from their land or face ongoing fines. The landowners hired an arborist and removed... The post Matthew Bernard and Lynn Warner v. City of Oakland, California first appeared on Texas Public Policy Foundation.

Utah warns southwest region residents of 'rapid fire spread'

Utah warns southwest region residents of 'rapid fire spread'

Some states rolling back worker heat protections

The heat dome encasing much of the eastern U.S. is reviving concerns about protecting workers from the heat. Many states have laws in place but some, including Florida, have rolled them back.

Dangerous Heat to Intensify Across the Tri-State

Dangerous Heat to Intensify Across the Tri-State