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The Spokane County Medical Examiner has found that 17 people died from heat related illnesses since July 1.
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The Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed Wednesday that 17 people in Spokane County have died from heat related illnesses in the last week.
The Pacific Northwest experienced record breaking temperatures, with the city of Spokane reaching
an all-time high of 109 last Tuesday.
According to the Medical Examiner, the county saw more heat exposure deaths in the last
seven days, than in the last six years. Since 2015, there
had been 13 heat exposure deaths.
Those that died from heat illnesses in the last week ranged in age from 26 to 84 years old. Most were found alone, in a house or apartment without air conditioning.
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