A recent investigation by the National Weather Service revealed that extreme indoor temperatures are contributing to a surge in heat‑related deaths across the United States. In one harrowing case, a 73‑year‑old woman in Arizona was found unconscious with a body temperature of 106°F after her air‑conditioning unit failed during a record‑breaking heat wave. Experts warn that aging infrastructure, rising energy costs, and insufficient cooling centers are leaving vulnerable populations exposed. Health officials are urging residents to check on neighbors and seek immediate relief during the ongoing heat crisis.
