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flag Maricopa County cut heat deaths in 2025 with cooling centers and outreach, while Clark County saw fatalities triple and Phoenix faced extreme pavement burns.

flag Maricopa County, Arizona, has reduced heat-related deaths in 2024 and 2025 through 24/7 cooling centers, targeted outreach, and a dedicated heat relief coordinator, with preliminary 2025 data showing 185 deaths by mid-October—down from 284 same period last year. flag In contrast, Clark County, Nevada, saw heat fatalities triple to 513 in 2024, with no significant decline expected. flag Experts highlight that proactive planning and equitable access to cooling can prevent deaths, especially among homeless and vulnerable populations. flag Meanwhile, Phoenix faces rising risks from extreme pavement temperatures, with asphalt reaching up to 146°F, leading to severe burns and 15 related deaths in 2024.

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