A 55-year-old man who was exposed to prolonged heat in 2024 died in February, marking the first heat-related death in ...

The Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office listed the man's primary cause of death as severe drug use, likely involving methamphetamine and fentanyl, coupled with extended heat exposure.

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 ...

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is investigating after two campers were found dead near Mount Ord, according to sources.