Dangerous weather hampers firefighters and leads to fireworks bans in western US

Dangerous weather conditions, including high winds and low humidity, are fueling the Cottonwood Fire in Utah, the largest wildfire currently burning in the U.S., forcing the governor to declare an emergency and restrict fireworks. The fire has grown to over 112 square miles, damaged the Eagle Point ski resort, and prompted evacuations, with meteorologists warning of unprecedented critical weather conditions not seen in Utah in five years.