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

Extreme heat and dry, windy conditions sparked wildfires in the US West, leading to evacuations and ongoing fire threats.

• Extreme heat and dry, windy conditions fueled wildfires in the US West, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced the evacuation of Eureka, population 1,000.
• The Iron Fire in Utah's Juab County blackened 34 square miles (87 square kilometers) and was human-caused, with officials warning of continued growth amid drought conditions.
• Wildfires in Utah, Colorado, and Arizona prompted evacuations, with some areas under red flag warnings due to gusty winds and low humidity.