Elevated Wildfire Risks Spread Across Utah, Idaho, Hawaii, Greece

A heat dome is characterized by a persistent high-pressure system that traps warm air, suppresses cloud formation, and leads to prolonged hot and dry conditions, increasing risks of drought and wildfires. Currently, several regions including parts of Utah, Hawaiʻi Island, and Greece are experiencing elevated to very high fire risks due to dry, hot, and windy conditions. Utah faces red flag warnings particularly in mountainous areas with low humidity and gusty winds, complicating efforts to contain ongoing large wildfires such as the Monroe Canyon Fire. Hawaiʻi County has enacted a burn ban to reduce wildfire threats amid critical fire weather warnings. Similarly, Greece's Civil Protection agency has issued a very high fire risk alert for areas including Attica, Evia, and Crete, prompting increased readiness and public cautions against activities that could spark fires. Across these regions, authorities emphasize caution and preparedness to mitigate wildfire hazards exacerbated by current weather patterns.