Weather Conditions Create Problems With Wildfires

The West is experiencing record heat, with significant fires in California. The Ranch and Lake fires are largely uncontained, burning thousands of acres. Firefighters made some progress due to cooler overnight temperatures, but hot, dry, and windy conditions are expected to persist. Success was noted in containing other fires near Los Angeles and Sacramento. Heat warnings are in effect from Washington to Louisiana, with temperatures reaching 111 degrees in Tucson, AZ.

What is the containment status of the ranch fire mentioned in the video?

• 100% contained

• 0% contained

• 50% contained

• 10% contained

How many acres has the lake fire burned so far?

• 3,000 acres

• 10,000 acres

• 15,000 acres

• 5,000 acres

What weather conditions are expected to challenge firefighters in the coming days?

• Rainy and cold

• Hot and dry with gusty winds

• Snowy and windy

• Humid and calm

Which areas are mentioned as having successfully contained fires?

• San Francisco and San Diego

• Seattle and Portland

• East of Los Angeles and near Sacramento

• Las Vegas and Phoenix

What was the temperature recorded in Tucson, AZ, as mentioned in the video?

• 121 degrees

• 111 degrees

• 101 degrees

• 131 degrees