Coastal Wildfires Rage Amid Historic Drought and Deadly Conditions

Historic drought conditions are fueling wildfires across the U.S., with significant blazes in both the Northeast and California. In New Jersey, the Jennings Creek Wildfire has grown to 3,000 acres and is only 10% contained, while California's Mountain Fire in Ventura County has expanded to 20,000 acres. The fires have claimed at least one life, with an 18-year-old New York Parks employee killed by a falling tree. Despite some rain, authorities warn it won't be enough to control the fires, which are exacerbated by dry conditions and strong winds.