Arizona has been hit with an intense heatwave that is responsible for several deaths. The most recent was a 12 year-old boy hiking Friday.

Arizona has been hit by an intense heat wave that has plagued the state with sweltering heat. On June 19th alone, 7 people died from heat related deaths.

On Friday, a 12 year-old boy passed away after falling ill while hiking in North Pheonix. Cody Flom was hiking and collapsed due to the extreme heat. From had two liters of water with him but was out in the 100 plus degree heat that day. After Flom collapsed on the Sidewinder Trail in Phoenix, the adult he was with tried to carry the young boy off the trail, but was unable to. The adult tried to use his phone to call for help but didn't have service. He was then forced to leave the child and ran to go find help. The fire department responded and the child was then airlifted to the Phoenix Children's Hospital in extremely critical condition. Cody Flom pronounced dead at the hospital.

The police have begun an investigation into the boy's death and into the area where he was hiking. According to the National Weather Service, the temperature in Pheonix soared to 100 degrees by 10 a.m. that day. The high was 112 degrees by 5:30 p.m.

There are heat advisories in 20 states around the nation this week. Temperatures in the San Fernando Valley in California hit 110 degrees, while Palm Springs hit 115 degrees. The city of Phoenix is looking at temperatures to hit the low 120s this weekend and this coming week. The city of Phoenix is also looking at closingg hiking and biking trails in and around the city during the intense heat wave. The city is hoping to prevent heat-related deaths and injuries in the area. The proposal came after city leaders saw several heat related rescues and medical emergencies in the area, as well as one death within the city's limits.

Remember to know the signs of heat related medical emergencies and to check with the elderly during the extreme temperatures. Check out some of the El Paso Fire Department's tips to keep you safe in the heat.

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