CAL Fire crews responded to several incidents in Fresno County on a day of triple-digit heat, as officials warned of an increased wildfire threat from hot, dry and windy conditions.
Both Fresno city and county fire officials say they have been seeing a significant increase in grass fires with the recent onset of summer-like heat.
Summer is still days away, but high temperatures are already settling into the region, drawing families to cooling spots and prompting health officials to warn of potential dangers.
With triple-digit temperatures hitting the Valley this week, dermatologists are urging residents to take extra precautions in the sun.
In just one week, the Tulare County Sheriff's Office has responded to 4 water-rescue calls. The latest was on Thursday, when a 9-year-old girl was pulled out of Lake Kaweah.
The Food and Drug Administration has signed off on a new sunscreen ingredient, a first in more than 20 years.