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17 News @ Sunrise 07/04/2024

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Some of today's top storiesThese triple-digit temperatures can come with a death sentence...if exposed to the dangerous elements too long.    And usually... the homeless who die first.    17's Rob Hagan has more on how local shelters are helping our most vulnerable populationThis heat is so intense across the state...it's possible we could see the hottest temperatures ever recorded on earth.    The National Weather Service is forecasting a high of 130 degrees for portions of Death Valley on Sunday.    That's just four degrees from the world record.    The hottest day ever recorded on earth was July 10, 1913.    That's when the mercury hit 134 degrees.    The last time it was this hot in Death Valley was in 2020 and 2021.The so-called "Orchard Fire" started around the hottest part of the day on Willow Springs Road, sending big clouds of smoke into the sky.    Fire crews were concerned about the fire...and told people in the surrounding area to quickly leave.    Firefighters responded to the threat with force..