Elsewhere in the West, a fast-spreading wildfire in Northern California's wine country and a monstrous blaze in Central Oregon continued to threaten homes on Monday as firefighters battling the flames coped with extremely dry conditions and rugged terrain, authorities said.

A firefighter has died after suffering a cardiac emergency while battling a blaze in southwestern Montana BILLINGS, Mont. — A 60-year-old contract firefighter from Oregon died after suffering a cardiac emergency while battling a wildfire in southwestern Montana.

From Napa County to the Grand Canyon, multiple wildfires are burning across the West. Extreme heat, dry fuels, and gusty winds are creating dangerous conditions for both residents and firefighters.