Western US braces for fiery Fourth As the Wolf Fire roars in Southern California, much of the rest of the U.S. is bracing for one of the most wildfire-prone times of the year.

US heat advisories and extreme heat warnings are posted across parts of the west, including California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Washington and Idaho.

Wildfires are burning in Western North Carolina. Check out our interactive map for locations, details.

Wildfires are burning in Western North Carolina. Check out our interactive map for locations, details.