Life-threatening heat dome and wildfires hit Northwest US [c2ZjZyArCh2]

Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 2026 EDT

The dangerous heat wave gripped the west and parts of the south too, impacting more than 70 million Americans. Subscribe to WHAS11 for exclusive content: Follow WHAS11 on Social: Facebook: Twitter: Website: Download the WHAS11 News app: Apple: Android: WHAS11 is based in Louisville, Kentucky.