Extended triple-digit heat suspected in 4 deaths in Oregon

Published July 27, 2022 9:18 PM

By CLAIRE RUSH and GILLIAN FLACCUS
Associated Press/Report for America

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Triple-digit heat is being investigated as the cause of death for four people in Oregon as a sweltering heat wave enveloped the Pacific Northwest and the forecast show no sign of letting up. Portland could break a record for the length of the heat wave this week with near triple-digit temperatures predicted through Saturday. Authorities are expanding capacity at some cooling centers into the weekend. Portland’s previous heat wave duration record is for six consecutive days that are 95 degrees or warmer. Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has declared a state of emergency for much of the state.

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