Deadly Heat Wave Claims Third Shelby County Life

(Memphis) The Shelby County Health Department has just confirmed its third heat related death.

Officials say a 62-year-old female was found dead in her home last week. There was a working air conditioning unit in the home but it was not on.

The temperature inside the home was 91 degrees when she was found.

The cause of death was determined to be other medical conditions, but heat was a contributing factor.

We will have the more on this at 10:00p.m. on WREG News Channel 3.

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