Idaho reports three heat-related deaths amid hot, smoky weather

By: Kyle Pfannenstiel

Outlets: Idaho Capital Sun

Published: July 30, 2026

Words: 470

Last Updated: 3 days, 21 hours ago

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Three Idahoans over the age of 55 died from heat-related complications in the past week, state health officials announced Thursday.

The cluster of deaths — the first heat-related deaths reported in Idaho this year — came as temperatures in the state were often above 90 degrees. Wildfires have also pushed most Idaho counties into air quality advisories recently, with some reaching thresholds classified as unhealthy.

The three Idahoans who had heat-related …

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