heat

Doesn't take much to spark a fire in these conditions...a spark from a train, target shooting, a cigarette.

Our average record temps in the Tri-Cities are around 100 for the month of August so when we are complaining about the temps, be thankful that you don't live in Death Valley.

Excessive heat watch coming starting Sunday. Overnight lows will be very mild, not allowing much relief from heat.

Hand Sanitizer can explode if exposed to heat and put a hole right through your car or truck.

Coroner's report says the two died from poisoning.

Not is it stinking hot for the 3rd day in a row it's super smokey from near by fires but there is also high levels of the invisible gas ozone in the air!

When it's this hot, I don't go outside without one!

Freezing their treats is a good idea!

KPD is also reminding everyone that if you see a child unattended in a hot vehicle immediately contact 911 and stay with the vehicle until police or medics arrive

As temperatures warm up, we see stories of animals and children being left in hot cars - many of them dying.