Imperial County locals prepare for summer heat
We all know how the summer heat can get in the Imperial Valley, that is why the fire departments encourage people to carry their waters or drink some…
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As temperatures climb, Humane Society urges pet owners to take summer heat seriously
With summer temperatures heating up across the Desert Southwest, local animal experts are urging pet owners to take precautions to protect their pets…
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Families in Southern California hit the L.A. County Fair amid hot weather
Thousands of families are kicking off the weekend at the L.A. County Fair, but that fun will come with a sizzle as temperatures are expected to reach…
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2025 Arizona Heat Awareness Week underway
According to Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS), the proclamation is to “highlight importance of staying safe during the summer season and…
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Extreme heat in Arizona impacting pumpkin patches
The extreme heat isn’t just impacting people, it is also having an impact on crops, but one pumpkin patch owner has been fighting this battle for…
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Child in Arizona dies after being left inside a hot car
Authorities in Buckeye were called Sunday after relatives of the three-year-old girl found her unresponsive. The family says they returned from a…
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Food trucks surviving the Yuma heat
With this excessive heat, food truck workers are also impacted. We see food trucks all the time here in Yuma from parking lots to designated events…
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Car preparedness with hot temperatures
Express Auto and RV Care Center says that not surprisingly, it’s seeing a lot of air conditioning and cooling system problems on vehicles this time…
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Local ways to beat the excessive heat
With the excessive heat warning in place, locals are looking for ways to beat the…
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Phoenix experiences record-breaking heat
Phoenix, Arizona has been experiencing a record-breaking heat and a high number of heat-related deaths in recent…
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FIRST ALERT: Hot start to the week with excessive heat soon making a return
It’s a hot start to September and I am tracking the return of excessive heat by the middle of the week. An Excessive Heat Watch has already been…
Continue Reading U.S. sees growing spike in heat-related deaths
A new study in the medical journal “Jama” shows a 117% spike from 1999 to 2023. More than 21,000 people died during that period, with a…
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100 people treated for heat-related illness at Colorado airshow
The Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) said 10 people had to be taken to the hospital. Many others were moved indoors to cool down and monitored…
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Border Patrol speaks on how heat affects migrant encounters
With temperatures still on the rise, U.S. Border Patrol shared how the brutal temperatures have played a role in their role and how many of those…
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Top US health official acknowledges more federal money for utility help is needed for extreme heat
Visiting Phoenix amid triple-digit temperatures, the U.S. government’s top health official acknowledged on Wednesday that a federal program that…
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Red Cross sees an increase in summer home fires
Red Cross says they see an increase in home fires during the summer. They responds to a disaster every 8 minutes in the U.S. Over the last year, they…
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Excessive heat impacts local RV resident’s health and sleep
The excessive day and nighttime heat is impacting local residents in RV parks and mobile homes, even impacting their…
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YCSO reports 13 heat-related deaths this year in Yuma County
The excessive heat is becoming a deadly problem in Yuma County. The Yuma County Sheriff’s Office has reported 13 heat-related deaths in Yuma County…
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Red Cross launches extreme heat door-hanger campaign
Working together to keep everyone safe in the extreme heat, the Red Cross is launching their extreme heat door-hanger campaign after a record…
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Arizona toddler dies after being left in a hot car
Authorities said a two-year-old was left in the vehicle between 30 and 60 minutes in triple-digit heat in Marana. The child was immediately rendered…
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