By Bill Galluccio
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The Oregon State Medical Examiner s Office said that most of those who died were living alone and did not have air conditioning or a fan.
Over the past week, cities across Oregon shattered high-temperature records, with Portland hitting 116 degrees, Salem topping 117 degrees, and Pendleton and The Dalles recording a high of 118 degrees. This was a true health crisis that has underscored how deadly an extreme heatwave can be, especially to otherwise vulnerable people, said Multnomah County Health Officer Dr.
Jennifer Vines. I know many county residents were looking out for each other and am deeply saddened by this initial death toll. As our summers continue to get warmer, I suspect we will face this kind of event again.
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Portland set new heat records on three consecutive days, peaking Monday at 116 degrees. Author: KGW Staff Updated: 6:42 PM EDT July 1, 2021
PORTLAND, Ore. The number of people who died during the historic heat wave in Oregon has grown to 79, the state medical examiner said Thursday. The statewide number could continue to change as counties report more information.
The majority of deaths reported by the state so far are in Multnomah County where 52 people have died since Friday. The county initially reported 45 deaths on Wednesday.
Marion County has reported nine deaths, Washington County has reported seven deaths, Clackamas County has reported eight deaths, and Columbia, Umatilla and Polk counties reported one death each, according to the Oregon State Medical Examiner s Office.
By Bill Galluccio
Photo: Getty Images
The Oregon State Medical Examiner s Office said that most of those who died were living alone and did not have air conditioning or a fan.
Over the past week, cities across Oregon shattered high-temperature records, with Portland hitting 116 degrees, Salem topping 117 degrees, and Pendleton and The Dalles recording a high of 118 degrees. This was a true health crisis that has underscored how deadly an extreme heatwave can be, especially to otherwise vulnerable people, said Multnomah County Health Officer Dr.
Jennifer Vines. I know many county residents were looking out for each other and am deeply saddened by this initial death toll. As our summers continue to get warmer, I suspect we will face this kind of event again.