At least 16 people have died in Oregon due to heat-related issues since July 5, with six of those deaths occurring in Multnomah County.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Oregon's list of possible heat-related deaths continues to grow with at least 16 total deaths reported statewide since temperatures first soared on July 5.
Of the total deaths recorded in the state, at least six have taken place in Multnomah County. Others have been recorded in Coos County, Klamath County, Jackson County and Washington County, according to data released by Oregon State Police.
The dates, ages, sexes and locations of those who died are as follows:
| Date | Age | Sex | Zip Code | County |
| July 5 | 87 | Male | 97230 | Multnomah County |
| July 6 | 33 | Male | Clackamas County | |
| July 6 | 54 | Male | Jackson County | |
| July 7 | 33 | Male | Coos County | |
| July 7 | 64 | Male | 97206 | Multnomah County |
| July 7 | 75 | Male | 97216 | Multnomah County |
| July 8 | 67 | Female | 97212 | Multnomah County |
| July 9 | 72 | Male | 97203 | Multnomah County |
| July 9 | 83 | Male | 97005 | Washington County |
| July 10 | 27 | Male | Klamath County | |
| July 10 | 54 | Male | Jackson County | |
| July 10 | 73 | Female | 97006 | Washington County |
| July 10 | 74 | Female | Douglas County | |
| July 10 | 76 | Male | Douglas County | |
| July 10 | 87 | Male | 97124 | Washington County |
| July 11 | 62 | Male | 97219 | Multnomah County |
The identities of all victims have yet to be released. State medical examiners will provide more information as it becomes available – likely in several weeks or months.
“Further tests and investigation will determine whether the deaths are officially hot-weather-related," officials said. "In some cases, the deaths may be found to have had other causes."
The state medical examiner has not yet revealed whether there were any commonalities between these deaths, meaning it is unclear if they were unhoused or living alone without air conditioning.
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