hot cars
Coverage of hot cars in the Nexus archive.
- Local agencies remind of the dangers of hot cars with kids and pets left inside
Denver Health and the Colorado State Patrol are reminding the public not to leave children or pets in cars during hot summer weather. The agencies distributed information to raise awareness about the dangers of hot cars.
- Hot cars can cause squishy toys like NeeDohs to become burn risks
Doctors are warning parents that squishy toys like NeeDohs can become burn risks when exposed to hot car temperatures. The caution highlights the potential danger of leaving such toys in vehicles.
- How some paint helps Metro keep the trains running during this heat wave
Metro is using white paint on tracks to reduce heat absorption and prevent delays during the heat wave. Mechanics monitor train temperatures and conduct heat rides to detect track issues, while white-painted tracks have shown a 6-8 degree temperature drop.
- Deputy breaks window to rescue toddler left in car while parents shopped
A Clark County deputy rescued a 2-year-old toddler from a parked car in Vancouver, Washington, after the child was left inside while the parents shopped. The parents were charged with reckless endangerment, and Child Protective Services was notified. The deputy broke the car window to free the child, who had been in the vehicle for 16 minutes on a 92-degree day.