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levels throughout the week. these areas have faced intense heat for days. have a look at this heat map of oregon and washington on sunday. some areas reached 45 celsius, while portland's international airport marked its highest ever temperature since historical records began. that was 44.4. these areas aren't used to extreme heat or equipped for it. we're told bars and restaurants, and at least one swimming pool, are too hot to function. shops have run out of portable air conditioners and fans. and people are desperate to cool off. in seattle, residents are keeping cool under fountains, while in portland, these cooling centres have sprung up. there are three in the city. here's a health official. this is a place where anybody can come to get a break from the heat, and it's really important to give your body some rest period, because its work for your body to keep you