Surviving the Scorch: A Photographer's Tale of Phoenix's Unrelenting Heat Wave

An AP photographer in Phoenix recounts his experience with the record-breaking heat wave, including his own scare from heat exhaustion. He describes the extreme conditions, with temperatures reaching well beyond 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43.3 degrees Celsius), causing his equipment to malfunction and his body to stop sweating. After seeking medical attention, he was diagnosed with heat exhaustion and has since developed a plan to limit his exposure to the heat and prioritize his health and safety while covering assignments.