Phoenix Fire Department Uses Ice Bags to Combat Deadly Heat
In Phoenix, where extreme heat causes more deaths than homicide, the fire department is distributing bags of ice to prevent heat-stroke.
Why it matters
Simple cooling measures can reduce heat-related deaths in a city where extreme temperatures are a leading health threat.
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