Yuma Salvation Army offers cooling center
During severe heat advisories, the Salvation Army Cooling Center often extends its hours to provide a safe place to rest, hydrate and cool off.
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How the summer heat affects local businesses in Yuma
For some local businesses, summer means slower days and fewer customers, but for others, it’s one of the busiest times of the year.
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Five dead from heat-related illnesses in Mexicali
Health authorities have stepped up medical outreach efforts in public spaces to provide care and help prevent more heat-related deaths. One of these places is Mariachi Park, where there are hundreds of migrants and homeless people.
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Binational coalition launches campaign to prevent migrant deaths along border
The initiative brings together government agencies and civic organizations from both sides of the border to coordinate safety and emergency response efforts.
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YFD warns locals about rising heat-related emergencies
Locals have been experiencing excessive heat in Yuma this week, with temperatures reaching past 110 degrees. YFD says heat-related emergencies are on the rise.
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Cooling spots set up around San Luis, Mexico
Several businesses in San Luis, Mexico teamed up with firefighters to help protect locals from heat illnesses this summer.
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Protecting your heart from the heat
As temperatures continue to climb across the Desert Southwest, doctors at Onvida Health are reminding residents that extreme heat can do more than cause heat exhaustion. It can also put significant strain on the heart.
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YFD rolls out fast-acting treatment for heat-related emergencies
YFD says the Titan Rapid Cooling Bags are a safe and effective way to treat victims of extreme heat.
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Hydration stations bring Niland relief
Good samaritans and residents in Niland are joining stepping up to help those in the community stay hydrated and protect themselves against heat-related illnesses until the city’s cooling center is open.
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Officials urge immediate safety measures amid extreme heat
Local first responders are already on high alert following a sharp spike in wildfire activity throughout the county over the past week.
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Heat-related deaths reported at the Grand Canyon
Dangerous heat is once again raising concerns at the Grand Canyon after several recent heat-related deaths.
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We have a WINNER! Yuma and El Centro hit 111 degrees for the first time in 2026
You all have been guessing when Yuma and El Centro would hit 111 degrees for the first time in 2026. Find out who the lucky winner is of our 111 Temperature contest.
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Beat the heat Imperial Valley: Staying cool this summer
As the Imperial Valley heat starts climbing, locals across the Valley are looking for ways to stay cool. From splash pads to cooling centers, officials say these spots offer a safe break from summer temperatures.
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Imperial County Public Health and Law Enforcement host ‘STOP. LOOK. LOCK’
Public Health officials and law enforcement shared the dangers of heatstroke and prevention tips for parents and caregivers of small children.
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Harvesting schedule thrown off by long stretch of unseasonable heat
Multiple days of record-breaking heat this month have pushed crops off schedule, with some harvests now occurring over a week earlier than expected.
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Dozens of people hospitalized due to heat-related issues at air show in Arizona
According to the Glendale Fire Department, on Sunday alone, they treated 70 people and took 12 to the hospital, while Luke Air Force Base medical staff treated 60 and took 10 to the hospital.
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Four areas in the Desert Southwest break record for hottest day in March in the U.S.
According to NWS, the four areas are Yuma, Martinez Lake, Winterhaven, California and Ogilby, California. All four areas, according to NWS, hit 112 degrees Friday.
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Yuma Salvation Army sets up cooling center amid extreme heat
The Salvation Army is setting up a cooling center at 445 S. Fourth Avenue, near the Fourth Ave. Junior High School, Friday and Saturday.
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Martinez Lake sets record for hottest day ever recorded in March in the U.S.
Martinez Lake hit 110 degrees Fahrenheit, and it was confirmed Thursday evening. The previous record was set by North Shore, California, which was set Wednesday at 108 degrees.
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Locals across Yuma County are sharing their reaction to the record triple-digit temps. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect from Thursday through Sunday evening.
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