October heat wave to bring 100-degree temperatures, wildfire risk to Southern California

A large heat dome which has settled over most of Nevada and California will drive temperatures into triple digits across Southern California, peaking this weekend, and elevating the wildfire danger through next week.

October heat wave to bring 100-degree temperatures, wildfire risk to Southern California

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20 Years of Wildfire Smoke in the U.S.

Climate Central provided a deep dive into two decades-worth of smoke information across the U.S., where wildfire smoke exposure has surged in recent years, causing the average person to breathe in four times more PM2.5 smoke particles each year during 2020-2025 than during 2006–2019.

20 Years of Wildfire Smoke in the U.S.

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