 Up to 15 inches of rain is expected in some areas and a storm surge of up to seven feet. Extreme heat breaking more records in the West. In Las Vegas, a record 120 today, making battling wildfires more dangerous. ABC's Jacqueline Lee. The French fire in Mariposa County that forced more than 1,000 people to evacuate, that is now 60% contained. Triple digit temperatures breaking records in places like Redding as well as Palmdale. This is a very dangerous time of year and officials are warning these fires can pop