Event Brief
Brutal SoCal heat wave peaks in coming days
Filed: Aug 01, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Summary: A major heat wave will peak in Southern California over the next few days, raising health risks and increasing fire danger.
WHO: Residents across Southern California
WHAT: A major heat wave with dangerous temperatures and elevated fire danger
WHEN: Jul 31, 2026 at 10:27 AM ET
WHERE: Southern California
WHY: A new heat wave is moving into the region, bringing dangerous conditions and higher fire risk.
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