At least 21 wildfires burn in California amid historic heat wave

California is one of the western states dealing with a historic heat wave as at least 21 wildfires burn, forcing evacuations in parts of the state. Multiple heat records were broken over the weekend. Death Valley, one of the hottest places on Earth, hit 129 degrees on Sunday, tying the 2007 record.

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[davidmichael]

Has anyone noticed that everything that happens is "historic".

[stevenboldt]

California has historic weather every year.

[AlexS-ojqf]

Prayers from Indonesia. I saw it when I was scrolling in Google Maps around California. The whole Wester North America is ablaze.

[Dontquoteme]

The forests are supposed to burn. Fire is renewall for that system. Wow the hottest place on earth is still the hottest place on earth. Amazing

[coreytrevor]

Yet, “high speed rail” is a top priority

[coolazul-ickm]

So where is Newsome? He has left the state for vacation

[mattdorsey]

When it begins to cool off in California will CBS call it historic cooling?

[catmi]

My plants are all wet from yesterday night and where is the sun? We are in the low 62s. You all are welcome to visit and stay away from the heat in SF.

[animaljustice]

Save the farm animals and pets too!!!!

[luddite]

gee thanks for the tip ! stay hydrated ! I never thought of that

[AscheWholeProductions]

Heat waves don't start fires. Fires don't start themselves. Imagine thinking it gets hot in the summer being something new.

[tankyou]

I feel bad for the animals but not the people.

[markeaton]

Planned? Also the heat wave happens every summer.

[defectedheart]

So hot there?! NOT EVEN CLOSE TO HOW HOT IT IS IN THE STATES WITH ACTUAL HUMIDITY!

[shadeofmind]

Its called SUMMMER, its always HOT in Calif...also rains & snows in winter... historical

[patcline]

If bidens build back better plan was a video

[HollyMoore-womh]

What about weather that started BEFORE the internet?

[Idontgetoffended]

"Historic heatwave?" IT'S SUMMER!!! I've lived in the midwest all my life... this has been one of the mildest summers I can remember. We've gotten plenty of rain and the temps have bern relatively cool intil just a couple weeks ago. WTF ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT? LYING AS USUAL!

[bigfishy]

Thankfully all illegal immigrants have state /taxpayer funded health care 👍💙

[EvolutionWendy]

SUPER MISLEADING. Most of those are tiny, contained, Great fire team stops trouble before it grows. DRAMA is played up bigly here. The LAKE FIRE is a concern.