Death Valley scorched by 130F as blistering temperatures hit West Coast fuelling wildfires
TEMPERATURES in Death Valley hit 130F on Saturday as Americans across the West Coast were scorched by the blistering heat that has triggered devastating wildfires. The Californian desert region saw its hottest day since 1913 as the National Weather Service confirmed the reading. On Sunday, a thermometer outside the Furnace Creek Visitors Center read 134F but this temperature was unconfirmed. One ranger reportedly recorded a temperature of 178F on the sidewalk. Tourist Richard Rader, from Scottsdale, Arizona said: “I just came up here to see how hot it gets.” Other tourists left their air-conditioned cars to take pictures with the famous thermometer that’s located outside the visitors center. The searing heat comes as firefighters struggled to contain a wildfire that has hit North California. Several homes and cars were destroyed in Doyle as the fire, which came out of the hills, was pushed by heavy winds. And crews were scrambled across the West Coast as the Oregon Bootleg blaze covered at least 143,000 acres. The ravaging flames have eaten up vast swathes of the Fremont-Winema National Forest. Fire incident commander Al Lawson said: “The fire behavior we are seeing on the Bootleg Fire is among the most extreme you can find and firefighters are seeing conditions they have never seen before. Continue reading Death Valley scorched by 130F in hottest day since 1913 as blistering temperatures hit West Coast fueling wildfires https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/1556736... The Sun newspaper brings you the latest breaking news videos and explainers from the UK and around the world Stay informed on the dynamic world of UK politics with The Sun. We’ll bring you updates on Keir Starmer and the Labour party, major policy decisions, parliamentary debates and electoral developments, including local and general elections. Understand the impact of current events on the UK economy, public services - and how they’ll affect you. Follow updates on the Prime Minister, Cabinet ministers and opposition leaders as they navigate crucial issues such as tax, inflation, public sector strikes and international relations. Subscribe now for all the latest in UK politics. The Sun brings you breaking news and in-depth analysis on the stories that matter most. From the ongoing war in Ukraine to conflicts in the Middle East and US and UK politics, we post updates as they happen. Expect the latest on major global events, pressing political debates, celebrity updates and exclusive royal family content, along with in-depth investigations and expert commentary. Get comprehensive coverage of Donald Trump's Presidency, Vladimir Putin's actions, and the unfolding drama of the British Royal Family. Subscribe now for daily updates and exclusive content from The Sun. https://www.youtube.com/c/thesun?sub_... Read The Sun: https://bit.ly/3Tay1OY Like The Sun on Facebook: / thesun Follow The Sun on TikTok: / ucizxayrp7-p0anpq-nd-h5g Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: / 1633225139 #US #Heatwave #WorldNews
