Canada ‘heat-dome’ kills 230 in British Columbia as temperatures break records

AT least 230 people have died in British Columbia since Friday as temperatures reached 121F in parts of Canada.

Temperatures in Seattle rose to 108F on Monday, killing two and hospitalizing more than 200 as a historic heat dome grips the West Coast.

More than 230 deaths have been reported in British Columbia since Friday as temperatures hit three figures, CNN reports.

In Lytton, a temperature of 121.3F (49.6C) was recorded on Tuesday - the highest ever temperature recorded in Canada.

Before this week, the highest ever reading was 113F (45C) in Saskatchewan in 1937, according to CBC.

Chief Coroner Lisa Lapointe said: “Since the onset of the heatwave late last week, the BC Coroners Service has experienced a significant increase in deaths reported where it is suspected that extreme heat has been contributory.”

British Columbia Premier John Horgan warned: "We are in the midst of the hottest week British Columbians have ever experienced, and there are consequences to that, disastrous consequences for families and for communities."

Vancouver police said they have reported more than 65 sudden deaths since Friday, with 34 fatalities on Tuesday, The Telegraph reports

Michael Kalanj, of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, said: “Although still under investigation, heat is believed to be a contributing factor in the majority of deaths.”

Sgt Steve Addison said: “Vancouver has never experienced like this. Our officers are stretched thin and we’re still doing everything to keep people safe.”

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‘Heat-dome’ kills 230 in British Columbia as temperatures soar to 121F with two dead & 223 hospitalized in 108F Seattle
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