Record-breaking heat wave hits Pacific Northwest and Western Canada.

An early heat wave is expected to hit parts of the Pacific Northwest, possibly breaking temperature records and worsening wildfires in western Canada. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for much of western Oregon and Washington state, warning of the risk of heat-related illness. The region has experienced scorching summer temperatures and unprecedented wildfires fueled by climate change in recent years. Officials are urging people to take precautions and be wary of cold water temperatures if they choose to swim to cool off.