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August 2, 2022

Kentucky Flood Toll Rises to 37; California's McKinney Fire Claims 2 Lives
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In Kentucky, the death toll from some of the worst flooding in the
state's history has risen to 37, with more rain and searing temperatures
forecast throughout the week. Hundreds are still missing in Kentucky.

In California, two people were found dead in a charred vehicle Monday
after the Mc Kinney Fire exploded in size to become the largest U.S.
wildfire of the year at over 55,000 acres. This follows record heat in
the Pacific Northwest and comes as forecasters predict more than 40
million U.S. residents face triple-digit temperatures over the next
week.


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