Wildfires are once again ravaging the Western United States of America. Currently there are over 70 burning in multiple states - including one that has already burned over 200,000 acres in Oregon.

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The fires are a consequence of a deadly heatwave engulfing much of the west coast and has set a succession of record breaking temperatures.

Last week, the temperature in Death Valley, California, topped 54 degrees celsius.

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