Wildfires Rage in the West as Heat Wave Targets Midwest and Northeast

The western United States is grappling with a ferocious wildfire season as scorching temperatures fuel multiple blazes across the region. Meanwhile, meteorologists warn of an oppressive heat wave threatening to engulf the Midwest and Northeast later this week.

NBC's Frances Rivera reports that California is experiencing the brunt of the wildfires. In Los Angeles County, the Post Fire has exploded in size, consuming over 22 square miles of land. The fire's rapid growth has forced the evacuation of at least 1,200 residents, including a large group of. . .