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In Fargo, North Dakota, a heat advisory and thick wildfire smoke have created hazardous conditions. At Lindenwood Park, families continue camping despite the heat and haze, with heat index values near 100 and air quality reaching unhealthy levels. Campers report using fans and staying hydrated to cope.

Bruce Spencer, 59, died from injuries sustained Tuesday when a bus converted into an RV exploded. The State Fire Marshal's Office determined the fire started beneath a propane range, likely caused by an electric compressor motor on a refrigerator. The RV had two 25-pound propane cylinders at the time of the explosion.

Medford Water is evaluating the potential decommissioning of its bulk water station on North Columbus Avenue in Medford. If closed, residents and businesses would need to travel 15–20 minutes to White City for potable water, increasing costs and fuel consumption. A final decision is expected in several months.

The San Mateo County Harbor District (SMCHD) executed the remaining three years of the initial lease term with Pillar Point Harbor RV Park. The tenant has satisfied all requirements and is in full compliance. The monthly lease payment was increased by 3.8%.

Long Islanders can camp on the Atlantic coast for as little as $18 per night. Suffolk County operates four campgrounds with ocean access, open to nonresidents at a higher fee. Beach camping requires a four-wheel-drive vehicle, a generator or solar power, and a water tank. Reservations are taken 180 days in advance, but cancellations may free up spots.

Parking lots at Linda Mar Beach in Pacifica, California, are occupied by RVs instead of surfers, prompting a petition from photographer Brian Feulner with nearly 1,200 signatures. The petition calls for ending vehicle squatting, cleaning up contaminated lots, and restoring fair access. City officials are seeking a permit to close the lots overnight.