Scorched Earth: The Devastating Intersection of Heat and Wildfires The recent spate of wildfires on the West Coast has left a trail of destruction in its wake.
The alarming convergence of heatwaves and these infernos is particularly striking. As NBC News' Ryan Chandler reported, millions are under heat alerts, with temperatures soaring to unprecedented levels.
This combination poses a recipe for disaster. The sheer scale of this crisis is awe inspiring in its ferocity. Huge wildfires have ravaged entire landscapes, displacing thousands and threatening countless more.