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The 2026 summer heat dome has claimed at least 25 lives across the United States as nearly 800,000 homes lost power from Ohio to New Jersey amid the worst heat wave of the decade. Atlantic City, New Jersey recorded a peak of 106°F on July 4, setting an all-time record. Amtrak cancelled dozens of trains as rail lines buckled under triple-digit heat. FEMA has activated emergency cooling centres in 12 states, and officials warn the death toll is still climbing as medical examiners review suspected heat-related fatalities across the Southeast. Disclosure: This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.

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00:00At least 25 Americans are dead, and the count is still rising.

00:04The 2026 heat dome has broken a national power demand record on the largest U.S. electricity grid.

00:10At its peak, the crisis knocked out power for nearly 800,000 households.

00:16Atlantic City, New Jersey, reached 106 degrees Fahrenheit on July 4th, setting a new all-time temperature record.

00:24Amtrak canceled dozens of trains because rail lines literally buckled under the extreme heat.

00:30FEMA activated emergency cooling centers across 12 states to help residents escape the dangerous temperatures.

00:37Medical examiners from Florida to Michigan are reviewing hundreds of suspected heat-related deaths.

00:43Officials say heat is the deadliest type of weather in the United States.

00:47It kills more Americans every year than tornadoes, hurricanes, and lightning combined.

00:52This week's event may become the worst heat emergency the country has experienced in a decade.

Heat Kills 25 Americans — 800,000 Lose Power as Grid Buckles

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