Wildfires swept a Utah mountain area famous for rare plants, prompting Utah to outlaw fireworks statewide.
Forecasts warn of extreme fire danger in the Four Corners region ahead.
Fire crews in several western states faced high winds and drought, delaying containment.
The Western States 100 ultramarathon started in California, heralding the start of a grueling race.
In western North Carolina, officials opened cooling centers to help residents find relief.
Colorado’s Western Slope bank branches experienced extended wait times and more calls after moving customers to FirstBank accounts.
Western Midstream Partners began building a second produced‑water treatment plant in Texas.