That must have been a cool site. Barrels filled with 60 gallons of oil and electrical conduit setting ablaze and such.In Las Vegas -- which Thursday tied its highest-recorded temperature ever, 117 degrees Fahrenheit -- transformers overheated, causing electrical pole fires as people cranked up their air conditioners, said Scott Allison of the Clark County Fire Department. Several areas have lost power for a few hours at a time, he said.
Record numbers + triple digits run across Western (and most of) US
Summer is bad for Firefighters. Trust me.Hot, dry conditions meant trouble for firefighters. Four firefighters battling a wildfire near Santa Barbara, California, had to be treated for heat exhaustion Thursday, The Associated Press reported.
Heres some tips on how to stay hydrated and walking in the extreme heat
-courtesy of the CDC
• Drink lots of fluids. If you are exercising in a hot environment, drink two to four glasses (16 to 32 ounces) of cool fluids every hour. But pass on the alcohol and sugary refreshments.
• You lose important salt and minerals during heavy sweating, which should be restored. Sports beverages can replace your salt and minerals.
• Opt for lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting attire. Protect yourself from the sun with a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses and a sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes before going out.
• Limit outdoor activity to the morning and evening hours. Stay in an air-conditioned place if possible.
• Certain people are at high risk during heat waves, such children up to 4 years of age and adults 65 or older. Children should not be left in cars unattended.
And most importantly, for the love of God/Allah/Buddha/Science DON'T START ANY WILDFIRES TODAY!. Its already going to be hell where we're going to be cutting firelines, and I don't need pesky humans to make more work for myself.
That is all.
