Dossier
US West
Coverage of US West in the Nexus archive.
- Phoenix Extends Record-Breaking Heat as West Faces Fire Threat
Phoenix is experiencing a record-breaking streak of high temperatures that will continue through the week, with heat and fire risks expanding across the US West.
- Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West
Fishing closures are becoming routine in the US West as record heat warms rivers. Trout require cool water to survive, making them vulnerable to rising temperatures.
- Utah wildfire forces evacuation of small town as extreme heat roasts US west
A wildfire in Utah's Juab County, known as the Iron fire, forced the evacuation of the town of Eureka (population 1,000) and a nearby ranch. Extreme heat, dry conditions, and wind are fueling multiple wildfires across the US West, with officials warning of continued high risk due to forecasted hot weather.