Wildfires in New Mexico Burn Out of Control as US Battles Extreme Heat

The wildfires in New Mexico have continued to rage out of control, leaving destruction in their wake with over 1,000 homes already lost. The situation has become so dire that the entire population of one town in the state has been ordered to evacuate as a safety precaution.

To add to the challenges faced by the US, more than 70 million Americans are currently under heat alerts, representing about one in five people across the country. These heat alerts are not limited to the US, as they also apply to six Canadian provinces as well.

In addition to the wildfires and heat alerts, tropical Storm Alberto has formed over the Western Gulf of Mexico, further complicating the already tumultuous situation.

This is a stark reminder of the impact of climate change and the extreme weather events it can lead to. The need for urgent action to address climate change and its effects is more apparent now than ever before.

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