MOSCOW (Sputnik) – The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) has reported a spike in sudden deaths in the city since the start of the abnormal heat wave last week.
The thermometer in British Columbia hit 116 degrees Fahrenheit (46.67 degrees Celsius) on Sunday, breaking an 84-year heat record.
As of Tuesday afternoon, police were called out to over 65 sudden deaths since the heat wave began on Friday. In comparison, there are usually around three to four sudden deaths on a regular day.
The vast majority of these cases are related to heat.
Other cities in British Columbia have also reported a high number of sudden deaths. Officers in Burnaby reported 25 calls since Monday and Surrey saw 20 deaths on Monday and 18 by mid-morning on Tuesday.
Police officers are being redeployed from the investigation division and many are called in to work from home.
Sourse: sputniknews.com
