Fog and smog make for muggy weather over the Los Angeles basin, with downtown in the background, as seen from Griffith Observatory Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in Los Angeles. The risk of wildfires increased across California as an autumn heatwave scorched much of the state. Some inland areas could see temperatures up to 20 degrees above average for this time of year, according the National Weather Service. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)