Oregon list of heat-related deaths climbs to at least 16 during July 2024 heat wave

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Oregon’s list of possible heat-related deaths continues to grow with at least 16 total deaths reported statewide since temperatures first soared on July 5.

Of the total deaths recorded in the state, at least six have taken place in Multnomah County. Others have been recorded in Coos County, Klamath County, Jackson County and Washington County, according to data released by Oregon State Police.

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The dates, ages, sexes and locations of those who died are as follows:

The identities of all victims have yet to be released. State medical examiners will provide more information as it becomes available – likely in several weeks or months.

“Further tests and investigation will determine whether the deaths are officially hot-weather-related,” officials said. “In some cases, the deaths may be found to have had other causes.”

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The state medical examiner has not yet revealed whether there were any commonalities between these deaths, meaning it is unclear if they were unhoused or living alone without air conditioning.

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