Article 6221R Blistering heatwave suspected in 14 Oregon deaths

Blistering heatwave suspected in 14 Oregon deaths

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Temperatures rose above 95F on Sunday for the seventh day in a row, a record for the city

Oregon authorities are investigating four additional deaths potentially linked to last week's scorching heat wave, bringing the total number of suspected hyperthermia deaths to 14.

The Oregon state medical examiner's office said Monday the designation of heat-related death is preliminary and requires further investigation.

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