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TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – With triple-digit temperatures returning across southern Arizona, AAA Arizona is warning drivers that a parked car can heat up fast—creating dangerous conditions not only for people and pets, but also for everyday items left behind.
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AAA says even on a “cooler” morning, heat can build quickly inside a vehicle. If it’s 80 degrees outside, a car’s interior can rise into the upper 90s in a short amount of time—even with a window cracked.
“The vehicle does not just become an oven, it becomes a pressure cooker,” said Aldo Vazquez, AAA Arizona spokesperson. He urges drivers to take anything they bring into the car back out when they reach their destination.
AAA and safety experts stress the number one message: never leave a child or a pet in a parked car—even briefly—because it can turn deadly fast.
Items you should never leave in a hot car
AAA says extreme heat can make some products less effective—and in some cases, create a safety hazard. Items to remove include:
- Medications — From over-the-counter pain relievers to EpiPens, which can break down in high heat
- Sunscreen — Can lose effectiveness and potentially become unsafe
- Plastic water bottles — Can warp or leak in high heat
- Important documents — Heat can damage papers and cause ink to fade
- Groceries and perishable foods — Can spoil quickly
- Canned drinks — Can swell or burst
AAA says some of the biggest concerns are items that can overheat or pressurize, including:
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- Battery-powered electronics (like laptops) and vapes — Which can overheat, spark, or even explode
- Aerosol cans (hairspray, deodorant, spray paint) — Which can pressurize and burst, potentially damaging your car and in extreme cases shattering windows
What to do with overheated aerosol cans
Vazquez says you should not use an aerosol can that has been sitting in a hot car for an extended period of time. Instead, AAA recommends taking it to a local household hazardous waste facility for proper disposal.
He also warns drivers not to put an aerosol can in the refrigerator or try to cool it down quickly. Let it cool naturally in a shaded area or an air-conditioned room before disposing of it properly.
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