The dangers of hot cars, even in the fall

Breakdown

• Thirty hot car deaths have been reported in 2025, including a recent case in North Carolina. 11s
• Car interiors can reach 90 degrees in just 10 minutes, even if outside temperatures start at 70 degrees. 41s
• Children are especially at risk because they have more difficulty regulating body temperature. 48s
• Cracking a window provides little relief from heat buildup inside cars. 1m 14s
• Authorities urge people to check their vehicles before locking and to keep keys away from children. 1m 31s