Dangers Rise as Temps Climb

Cheyenne Firefighters are reminding people of the dangers of hot temperatures.

Spokesman Derek Pollnow says high temps and low humidity are not only a fire concern, but a health concern as well.

"Our children and our elderly population want to be very careful with the high temperatures," said Pollnow. "And that's because the human body has different mechanisms in it to maintain a certain temperature and the young and the old they don't always have that capability to be as efficient, and so you can experience these heat related emergencies a lot easier."

Pollnow says there are some easy steps to prevent heat related emergencies.

"Drink plenty of water, avoid direct sun exposure, wear light clothing and be sure to keep your homes cool with fans or air conditioning," said Pollnow. "And don’t forget about your pets either."

Parked cars can also present deadly temperatures in a matter of minutes. The interior of a vehicle can reach 120 degrees on a 90 degree day, so it's always good to take a second and double check that you haven't left a child or pet in the back seat.