"Her Body Temperature Was 106": How Heat is Killing Americans in Their Homes As temperatures soar across the United States, a hidden epidemic is unfolding in homes nationwide.
Heat related illnesses are claiming lives, leaving families shattered, and overwhelming emergency services.
In June 2022, a 55 year old woman from Arizona was rushed to hospital with a body temperature of 106 degrees Fahrenheit (41. 1°C), a critical threshold beyond which the human brain can no longer function.