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Heat Wave Brings Dangerously Hot Conditions, Increased Fire Risk

Heat Wave Brings Dangerously Hot Conditions, Increased Fire Risk

Update: 2025-08-20
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It's heating up here in California! From the deserts of Southern California to the foothills of the Sierra and parts of the Bay Area, we’re looking at triple-digit temperatures and dangerous fire weather through the weekend.


Reporter: Billy Cruz, The California Report




It's the first few weeks of school and for some families, the usual back-to-school stress, like packing lunches and making the morning bus is now mixed with more serious concern: immigration enforcement near campuses. A group of volunteers in San Diego are trying to ease some of the stress.


Reporter: Gustavo Solis, KPBS




In the Inland Empire, two nurses accused of trying to stop immigration agents from arresting a man at a surgery center have pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor assault.


Reporter: Anthony Victoria, KVCR




A new report is highlighting how often fast food workers are subjected to dangerously high temperatures in the workplace.


Reporter: Brian Krans, KQED

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Heat Wave Brings Dangerously Hot Conditions, Increased Fire Risk

Heat Wave Brings Dangerously Hot Conditions, Increased Fire Risk

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