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The Hindu

Heat wave bringing record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of western U.S.

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Dangerous heat and warnings were plaguing the region Saturday, and the National Weather Service on Saturday (August 1) forecast a high of 115° Fahrenheit (46° Celsius) in Las Vegas, the hottest temperature of the year…

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