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Extreme heat alerts cover 173 million people as western fires burn
Heat alerts now extend across much of the Midwest and Northeast, with conditions forecast to worsen through the weekend. Western states continue to battle active fires amid the elevated temperatures.
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Heat alerts now cover 173 million people across large sections of the Midwest and Northeast. Officials said temperatures in those regions already reached dangerous levels and are expected to rise further later this week and into the weekend.
Western fires continue Fires remain active in western states while the heat alerts are in effect. States have declared emergencies citing dangerous fire and flood conditions. The combination of heat and fire activity has prompted additional safety measures in affected areas.
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