A prolonged heatwave continues to scorch California and the western United States.

Multiple states, including Oregon and Utah, are grappling with aggressive wildfires.

In Riverside County, California, evacuation orders have been issued as fires have destroyed buildings and burned over 2,000 acres of land.

Governor Gavin Newsom has warned of an active wildfire season fueled by dry vegetation from recurrent heatwaves since June.

California is dealing with 21 wildfires, while Oregon faces around 20 fires, including the Cow Valley Fire burning over 100,000 acres.

Utah has experienced evacuations near Salt Lake City due to a blaze.

Record-breaking temperatures and over 30 million Americans under heat alerts highlight the urgency of addressing climate change.

The increasing frequency of extreme weather events is linked to human reliance on fossil fuels and global warming, with June being the hottest month ever recorded globally.

Residents are urged to take precautions to navigate the twin threats of extreme heat and wildfires.