A dangerous heat wave is set to scorch the western U.S. this week, threatening record temperatures and increasing the risk of wildfires across the Northwest.

A dangerous heat wave is set to scorch the western U.S. this week, threatening record temperatures and increasing the risk of wildfires across the Northwest. [▻](https://video.twimg.com/amplify_video/2085107139425468416/vid/avc1/1080x1920/2ixO_-_zM7coa4nX.mp4)