West experiencing record heat, fire danger as wildfire smoke reduces air quality

High temperatures and heat alerts are forecast for the Northwest. The 6-5 Fire, part of TCU September Lightning Complex, burns above the Tuolumne River in Tuolumne County, Calif., Sept. 3, 2025. The 6-5 Fire, part of TCU September Lightning Complex, burns above the Tuolumne River in Tuolumne County, Calif., Sept. 3, 2025. The 6-5 Fire, part of TCU September Lightning Complex, burns above the Tuolumne River in Tuolumne County, Calif., Sept. 3, 2025. The 6-5 Fire, part of TCU September Lightning Complex, burns above the Tuolumne River in Tuolumne County,...