Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in US West (opens original article in a new tab)

Wildfires in the US West, fueled by extreme heat and drought, forced evacuations and prompted firefighting efforts, with officials warning of ongoing fire danger.

• Extreme heat and dry, windy conditions fueled wildfires in the US West, including an uncontained blaze in Utah
• The Iron Fire in Utah's Juab County forced the evacuation of Eureka, population 1,000, and a nearby ranch
• Prolonged dry, hot weather and low humidity increased fire danger, with much of the Western US experiencing severe to extreme drought