#New Jersey

At least 19 people have died in New Jersey from suspected heat-related causes during a record-breaking heat wave that affected the East Coast over the July 4 holiday weekend, according to state officials. New Jersey Health Commissioner Dr. Raynard Washington reported the fatalities at a news conference, indicating that many victims were found in homes without air conditioning.

At least 19 deaths in New Jersey are suspected to be linked to extreme heat as a heat dome affected parts of the central and eastern United States. This situation has transitioned into severe thunderstorms, resulting in power outages for nearly 1 million homes and businesses. New Jersey officials reported that the heat-related fatalities began to be observed as early as Thursday.