Rising Heat Claims Another Life in Portland

Three people have died in Portland, Oregon, during a heatwave that brought triple-digit temperatures to the area. The deaths occurred on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, with temperatures reaching as high as 106 degrees. The Multnomah County medical examiner is conducting further tests to confirm if heat was the cause of death. City and county officials declared a heat emergency and opened cooling centers to provide relief during the extreme heat. Last summer, five people died from heat exposure during a similar heatwave.