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

Dangerous weather conditions, including high winds and low humidity, are fueling a fast-moving wildfire in Utah, forcing an emergency declaration and fireworks ban. Firefighters face extreme challenges as the Cottonwood Fire, the largest blaze in the U.S., spreads rapidly, damaging the Eagle Point ski resort and prompting evacuations. Red flag warnings cover much of the western U.S., with critical weather conditions expected to persist.