**Dry heat** is contributing to ongoing **wildfire risk** in the **West**.

Published Aug 4, 2026, 2:59 AM
  • After a destructive wildfire in the Spokane area, fire risk remains high.
  • The Northwest continues to face elevated wildfire risk.

Dry heat is fueling ongoing wildfire risk across the West. It also notes that following a destructive wildfire in the Spokane area, fire risk remains high in the Northwest.