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severe heat
Coverage of severe heat in the Nexus archive.
- Doctor on how concerning wildfire smoke is for health
Millions of Americans in the Northeast and Midwest were under air quality alerts due to smoke from Canadian and Minnesota wildfires, combined with severe heat. Dr. Céline Gounder, a CBS News medical correspondent, discussed the health concerns related to the smoke.
- Deputies break car window after 4-month-old found alone in vehicle
Deputies in Texas rescued a 4-month-old baby locked inside a vehicle with windows up and later responded to a dog left in a hot car that died despite bystanders' efforts. Both incidents led to arrests, with officials urging the public not to leave children or pets in vehicles during extreme heat.