Governor declares emergency over wildfire near Yosemite

A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California’s largest wildfires of the year, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people and shutting off power to more than 2,000 homes and businesses.

Weather Forecast for Sunday, July 24, 2022
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Thousands ordered to flee wildfire near Yosemite

Evacuation orders were issued for the area Saturday. The Oak Fire has burned more than 11,000 acres.

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Red Flag Warning: Windy, dry conditions raise fire danger in LA County Mountains

A red flag warning of critical wildfire conditions will be in effect Friday afternoon into Saturday morning in the Los Angeles County mountains, with forecasters calling for dry and windy weather.

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UK breaks record for highest temperature as heat wave hits Europe

Britain has shattered its record for the highest temperature ever recorded, with a provisional reading of 40.3 degrees Celsius (104.5 degrees Fahrenheit) in eastern England.

High Surf Advisory issued for beaches in LA and Ventura counties

The National Weather Service has issued a High Surf Advisory for south-facing beaches in Los Angeles and Ventura counties through Thursday morning.

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Firefighting helicopter crashes, kills 4 'heroes' during severe New Mexico fire season

The helicopter was carrying three people with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office and a county firefighter when it went down Saturday while returning from its firefighting mission. County officials on Monday called the four men "heroes."