High winds and heat fuel dangerous West Coast wildfires

Wildfire Situation - Wildfires are raging on the West Coast, fueled by high winds and brutal heat [1] - In central Oregon, fires have scorched homes and over 21,000 acres (approximately 8,498 hectares) [1] - Crews are battling the Picket Fire in Napa Valley, California, facing rough terrain [2] - One fire has reached 13% containment after burning nearly 7,000 acres (approximately 2,833 hectares) [3] Weather Impact - Red flag warnings are in effect for parts of Oregon, Washington, and California [2] - Fierce winds, with gusts up to 50 mph (approximately 80 km/h), disrupted the Burning Man Festival in Nevada [3] - Severe thunderstorms caused disruptions in New York, including at the state fair [4] - 11 million Americans remain under heat alerts on the West Coast, complicating firefighting efforts [5] Firefighting Efforts - Key drops from above saved entire neighborhoods [1] - Firefighters are being dropped off by helicopters to fight fires, even at night [2]