A dangerous heat wave is scorching many western states in the U.S. In the Bay Area temperatures reached up to 111 degrees, but a cool down is expected this week.

Meanwhile, places like Death Valley have maintained temperatures over 120 degrees daily with no significant cool down in sight.

For more on what its like in the hottest place on earth, KCBS Radio's Liz Saint John spoke with Nichole Andler, she is a park ranger at Death Valley National Park.

A dangerous heat wave is scorching many western states in the U.S. In the Bay Area temperatures reached up to 111 degrees, but a cool down is expected this week.
Meanwhile, places like Death Valley have maintained temperatures over 120 degrees daily with no significant cool down in sight.
For more on what its like in the hottest place on earth, KCBS Radio's Liz Saint John spoke with Nichole Andler, she is a park ranger at Death Valley National Park.

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