Some Las Vegas residents unbothered by heat despite increase in ambulance calls

Some Las Vegas residents unbothered by heat despite increase in ambulance calls LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Extreme heat over recent days has driven a surge of patients to local hospitals, with cases of heat exhaustion and heat stroke on the rise. Dr. James Walker, an emergency physician, reported that he attended to approximately six individuals for heat‑related illness and no fewer than twenty people for heat exhaustion during the July 25 weekend. When asked about the situation, Dr. Walker said, "I [...]".