Firefighters battle extreme heat and smoke at Vandalia house fire

The United States is currently battling a combination of wildfires, smoke, and floods. Wildfire smoke has covered the eastern U.S., extending from the Great Lakes to Washington, D.C. Simultaneously, floodwaters have impacted Texas's Hill Country for three days, while 68 large blazes are burning in the Pacific Northwest. Additionally, firefighters are managing extreme heat and smoke during a house fire in Vandalia as these diverse weather emergencies strike multiple regions across the country.