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The Grand Canyon is facing a deadly heatwave, with temps hitting 110°F or more at Phantom Ranch, following three recent hiker deaths from heat-related causes. Park officials are urging everyone to avoid trails during peak heat, especially since canyon floor temperatures can be 20-25°F hotter than at the rim. Two elderly hikers died on the North Kaibab Trail, and another on the South Kaibab Trail — a grim reminder of the canyon’s lethal conditions. Meanwhile, the western U.S. braces for wildfires amid record heat, with a dangerous fire near Oak Creek Canyon threatening flash floods and extreme firefighting conditions. Don’t underestimate the heat — the climb back up is brutal, and over 100°F can be fatal.

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