Wildfire chaos reroutes family's 9,000-mile U.S. journey

A family's cross-country road trip was disrupted by multiple wildfires burning across Utah, including the massive Cottonwood Fire, which forced them to abandon their planned route and seek safer highways. They relied on real-time fire tracking apps and purchased N95 masks to protect against smoke as they navigated the hazardous conditions. The experience highlights how climate-driven extreme weather is increasingly complicating traditional American travel rituals.