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Surfaces like asphalt can reach 180 degrees under searing heat and cloudless skies, causing severe burns almost instantly.
Simplified Text
Asphalt can reach 180 degrees causing severe burns instantly
Confidence Score
0.900
Claim Maker
The author
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "effect": "severe burns",
    "surface": "asphalt",
    "condition": "searing heat and cloudless skies",
    "temperature": "180 degrees"
}
Subject Tags
Safety
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9fdb5704-b158-49f2-8ba5-c85ab7f3d449
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Created
September 12, 2025 at 2:27 AM (2 days ago)
Last Updated
September 12, 2025 at 2:27 AM (2 days ago)

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Homeless and Burning in America’s Hottest City
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/13/well/homeless-heat-phoenix.html?campaign_id=18&emc=edit_hh_20250815&instance_id=160547&nl=well&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=203929&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

Extreme heat in Phoenix causes severe health issues for the homeless population, including burns, heatstroke, and dehydration. Medical teams provide aid, highlighting the climate crisis' impact on vulnerable communities.

Extreme Heat
Homelessness
Climate Change
Public Health
Phoenix
Arizona
Vulnerable Populations
Healthcare

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