 In California, Joe Tyler, director of the state's Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, says the recent heat wave has exacerbated the problem, consuming thousands of acres. On Wednesday, California crews were battling at least 19 major wildfires and scorching temperatures and single-digit humidity. I'm Donna Water. Also at townhall.com, President Biden will try to quiet doubts about his abilities at a late-day news conference in Washington.