Portland set new heat records on three consecutive days, peaking Monday at 116 degrees. Author: KGW Staff Updated: 6:42 PM EDT July 1, 2021
PORTLAND, Ore. The number of people who died during the historic heat wave in Oregon has grown to 79, the state medical examiner said Thursday. The statewide number could continue to change as counties report more information.
The majority of deaths reported by the state so far are in Multnomah County where 52 people have died since Friday. The county initially reported 45 deaths on Wednesday.
Marion County has reported nine deaths, Washington County has reported seven deaths, Clackamas County has reported eight deaths, and Columbia, Umatilla and Polk counties reported one death each, according to the Oregon State Medical Examiner s Office.
The death toll from Oregon heat wave grows to 69
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