Summary
Forecasters have warned of an elevated wildfire risk in Southern California as an extreme heat wave is expected to peak on Wednesday, with monsoonal moisture also creating sticky conditions.
Southern California Faces Elevated Wildfire Risk as Extreme Heat Wave Peaks
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15 July 2026 at 7:17 pm
Southern California Faces Elevated Wildfire Risk as Extreme Heat Wave Peaks
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