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

Dangerous weather conditions, including high winds and low humidity, are hampering firefighting efforts for the Cottonwood Fire in Utah, the largest wildfire currently burning in the U.S. The fire has grown to over 112 square miles, damaged the Eagle Point ski resort, and forced evacuations. Fireworks bans and red flag warnings have been issued across the western U.S. due to the heightened risk of wildfires.