Dozens of massive wildfires burning across the western U.S. have forced thousands to evacuate, and forecasters warn another potentially record-breaking heat wave will trigger further fire risks.
The big picture: Some 88 large fires burning across the West are impacting air quality. Among them is a wildfire in Colorado that authorities said Wednesday killed one person and California's fifth-biggest blaze on record, the Park Fire.
Uber and Chinese EV-maker BYD are gearing up to build what appears to be the start of a global robotaxi service.
Why it matters: Their partnership, announced today, comes ahead of Tesla's robotaxi product launch — which was recently pushed back to October from August.
The big picture: Allegedly started by an arsonist in Butte County on July 24, the blaze has consumed up to 150,000 acres per day and forced the closure of Lassen Volcanic National Park.
