Advocates working to make trails safer after 2 people die on Cave Creek trailhead

City and county officials agree the most important thing we can do is check on neighbors who live alone to make sure their A/C is functioning.

A doctor died while hiking in the blistering heat near Cave Creek and his widow is devastated and has to raise their child alone.

Maricopa County reports 111 deaths this year, compared to 81 last year, and shows 80% of the deaths are happening outside.

It's a scorcher today, and Paul Horton has teh info you need to stay safe in the Valley.

Capt. Dave Folio with Scottsdale Fire says the group was about four miles in on the trail when they got lost and their phones died.