A sweltering heat wave is building in Northern and Southern California that is expected to peak Thursday, as triple-digit temperatures increase daily. The Los Angeles County Vector Control District has warned residents that soaring heat means increased mosquito activity and a higher risk of contracting West Nile virus.
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Spokeswoman Kelly Middleton urges locals to use an insect repellent such as DEET whenever they’re outdoors and to remove all standing water.