Maricopa County has reported its first heat-related death of 2025.
The victim, an unidentified older adult male, sustained injuries during the 2024 heat season. In a statement, Maricopa County’s chief medical officer said the death is a tragic reminder that the effects of extreme heat can be long-lasting.
As of this May, there were 63 possible heat-related deaths in 2025 under investigation by the Medical Examiner’s Office.
Maricopa County confirmed 608 deaths in 2024, the first time in more than a decade the county has seen a year-over-year decrease in heat-related deaths. Nearly 60% were individuals aged 50 or older.
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