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At least seven heat-related deaths suspected in Pacific Northwest

Authorities believe a blistering heat wave that hit the Pacific Northwest earlier this week continued into Sunday has contributed to at least seven deaths, AP reports.

Driving the news: An elderly man living in Clackamas County, Oregon, was the latest suspected heat-related death. The man died in his home, which didn't have a functioning air conditioner, the county said in a statement.


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