"Surge in Ground-Related Injuries Prompts Phoenix Doctors to Take Action"
Doctors in Maricopa County, Arizona, are treating a surge of patients with severe burns caused by falling on the scorching ground during the ongoing heatwave. The record-breaking temperatures have made the asphalt and concrete dangerously hot, with some surfaces reaching temperatures of up to 180 degrees Fahrenheit. The burns can occur within seconds and often result in third-degree burns, requiring extensive medical treatment and reconstructive surgery. The Arizona Burn Center is currently at full capacity, with one-third of patients being individuals who fell and burned themselves on the ground. Experts are urging people to take precautions and avoid contact with hot surfaces, while also highlighting the risk of burns to pets walking on hot pavement.