Wildfires rage in California as triple digit heat wave bakes much of the western US

Dry vegetation, stifling heat, gusty winds, and low humidity are helping supercharge wildfires in California, as at least 21 blazes are actively burning across the state.

Firefighters are working in triple-digit temperatures to combat the flames; however, rugged terrain paired with the extreme heat blanketing much of the western U.S. has hampered firefighting efforts.

It's been an unusually active wildfire season in California this summer. According to CalFire, more than 150,000 acres have burned in the state so far this year, compared to 8,000 acres at this same time last year.

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Photo: Noah Berger/AP

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