Wildfires ripped a Utah mountain area famous for rare plants, prompting Utah to prohibit fireworks statewide.
Forecasts warn of extreme fire danger in the Four Corners region in the coming days.
Fire crews in several western states confronted high winds and drought, slowing containment.
The Western States 100 ultramarathon started in California, marking the start of a grueling race.
In western North Carolina, officials established cooling centers to help residents stay cool.
Colorado’s Western Slope bank branches experienced longer lines and additional phone traffic after moving customers to FirstBank accounts.
Western Midstream Partners initiated building a second produced‑water treatment plant in Texas.