Heat Wave Claims Lives Across Multiple Oregon Counties, Prompting Emergency Response and Cooling Centers
Portland, OR — Health officials in Multnomaj County are currently investigating the deaths of several individuals that may be connected to the ongoing heatwave sweeping through the Portland area. The county has confirmed six heat-related fatalities so far, with additional cases under scrutiny in neighboring Washington and Coos Counties. The latest report comes following the discovery of a 72-year-old man in North Portland on Tuesday, which was identified as the most severe day of the …