Pierce County Government: June 2021 Heat Wave: Heat-Related Deaths In Pierce County

Press release from the Pierce County Government:

July 1, 2021

The Pierce County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed 9 recent heat-related deaths due to the unprecedented heat in the region.  A small number of deaths are still under investigation and this number may change.

This press release was produced by the Pierce County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.