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Toronto Heat Wave Hits ERs Hard | Toronto News
Toronto hospitals saw 39 ER visits in just five days during a brutal heat wave, with 15 alone on the hottest day — July 2nd — as temperatures soared to 36°C with a humidex of 48. This isn’t the first time — last year’s heat wave hit 42 people in three days — but this one lasted longer and hit more people across Ontario and Quebec under a punishing heat dome. While ER numbers don’t capture the full toll — especially on those with pre-existing conditions — officials caution against direct comparisons due to different warning durations, updated alert systems, more cooling centers, and even…
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