Unrelenting Heatwave Strikes Pacific Northwest, Prompting Health Emergencies and Record-Breaking Temperatures
Portland, OR — As the relentless heatwave continues to grip the Pacific Northwest, Oregon faces soaring temperatures and increasing casualties. Multnomah County, which encompasses Portland, is investigating four potential heat-related deaths following a scorching weekend that left the area with triple-digit temperatures. Authorities have identified three of the deceased, aged 64, 75, and 84, all of whom succumbed to the heat on Friday and Sunday. Another case involved a 33-year-old man rushed to a local …