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A record-breaking heat wave stretching across the southern United States is expected to expand in the coming days and weeks, as scientists warn July will likely be the hottest month ever recorded.July 2023 is on track to be the hottest absolute month -- not only since records began, but also in "hundreds, if not thousands, of years," leading NASA climatologist Gavin Schmidt told reporters.
In recent weeks, fire departments across the Valley have been busy battling blazes at buildings, homes, and apartments.
McDade said Phoenix Fire's top leaders are already reiterating safety to every employee, as well as looking at potential policy changes and new vehicle technology.
Two children, previously hospitalized in critical condition, died Sunday following a condo fire that left two of their siblings and father dead.
Phoenix police have identified Shimone Boyer, 52, Dov Boyer, 7, and Nachmann Boyer, 8, in the deadly condominium fire on March 1, 2023.