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The temperature in Pheonix has almost reached a record-breaking 122 °F (50 °C) recorded on June 26, 1990, and it's becoming harder and harder to escape the insane heat. The flights are being cancelled, and things are literally melting.

Today it's up to 116 °F (47 °C), and 168 °F (76°C) on the concrete. To illustrate just how bad the situation is we have collected some shocking images of things melting in Arizona.

Do you live there? Tells us how you deal with such high temperatures.

 

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My Neighbors Put Up This Fake Rock Plastic Wall Over The Winter. It's Slowly Melting Away In The Heat

My Neighbors Put Up This Fake Rock Plastic Wall Over The Winter. It's Slowly Melting Away In The Heat

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John Ashley
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There appear to be scorch marks along the ground and grass where the fence is melted. Most likely caused by one of those propane powered, flame throwers used for killing weeds. Either an accident or act of vandalism.

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Robb Vaules
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

More than likely an alley fire, not the sun/heat. If it were the sun, why only that part of the wall? Look at the ground damage as well.

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Mike M (OB1Coyote)
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I call BS. I live in Phoenix and this plastic rock wall stuff is all over the place. It doesn't melt in the sun....

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Evan DeWitt
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

BS. Notice how the ground is darker in front of the melted part and it's only one small section of wall. The was some kind of fire, car or grass.

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Amber Ridgdill
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ABS plastic has a melting point of 40­°C or 104°F (Really, it's more of a molding point, but either way it gets soft and starts to lose it's shape, like so) Especially if in direct sunlight for several hours.

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Simtek Fence
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Polyethylene melts at 280 degrees, not at 120. If this were caused by heat, all the panels will be melted, not just the five that are in front of the scorch marks on the grass and on the road where the car caught fire in front of it. Nice try, but this photo is FAKE NEWS to make you feel like it is hot.

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Cobraul2
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the future, we will see "plastic" women like this. :))

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Lauren Elizabeth
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This picture is false. I live 4 houses down from this home and there is no smaller wall that is melting.

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Scott Reiboldt
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

b******t, why only melting there, this was melted by a fire of some sort, probably a vehicle fire.

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M O'Connell
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was probably overheated due to reflective siding or a large window on the adjacent building. This kind of thing happens to vinyl siding here in the midwest if something focuses the sun a bit.

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Susie Eagar
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bull. It's not hot enough to melt plastic there! That looks like they hat a nearby fire, especially since it's only five of the panels.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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Scott Lothrop
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The ground and grass look singed next to where the plastic fence is melting ... I suspect this is the scene of the aftermath of a car fire in which the car was parked next to the fence, burned and then was subsequently removed prior to this photo being taken.

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Frank Phusion
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow..did someone hold a giant magnifying glass to just one portion of the wall? The sections just behind it and to the sides are all fine.

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Some Body
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hahaha, f..'n looser. Plastic rocks. A guy probably wear sandals on sucks and play fire in the fireplace from dvd.javascript:void(0);

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Jessica Stohr
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not true, if it was, the whole wall would be melting, not just a section. Looks to be caused by fire.

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Lorraine Zimmer
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Way too hot for me. Even Kamloops is 35c.. Anxious for winter. Ha!

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DancingToMyself
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Plastic wall, like outdoors fence? Really never heard of it.

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Sara Jane
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well Australia regularly reaches 53+ Celsius. These temps are no big deal. And they make their walls like this OUT OF BRICK!

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varwenea
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Very unfortunate. These products never should have been sold in such climate in the first place.

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John L
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Again, light refraction, not atmospheric heat. The unaffected parts were shielded by trees or buildings, as the sun rose. The maker of that inferior quality plastic fence is going to be financially liable for using less resilient plastics. It will probably put them out of business.

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As Good As Oven

As Good As Oven

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Tyrone
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Let's all agree that Arizona is hot as hell, just eat the cookie

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When It's So Hot In Phoenix, Even The Street Signs Are Melting

When It's So Hot In Phoenix, Even The Street Signs Are Melting

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Puppy Feet Are Frying

Puppy Feet Are Frying

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This Plastic Mailbox Melted Due To The Heat In Mesa, Arizona

This Plastic Mailbox Melted Due To The Heat In Mesa, Arizona

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varwenea
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This sure makes it difficult for the mailman to deliver the mail.

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#7

Took Advantage Of The Heat In Scottsdale And Baked Cookies In The Car

Took Advantage Of The Heat In Scottsdale And Baked Cookies In The Car

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Arizona So Hot Weather Map Almost Runs Out Of Colors

Arizona So Hot Weather Map Almost Runs Out Of Colors

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#9

It's So Hot In Arizona Our Cactus Melted

It's So Hot In Arizona Our Cactus Melted

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#10

Airplanes Can't Fly Because It's Too Hot

Airplanes Can't Fly Because It's Too Hot

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Den Star
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They have cancelled or postponed flights in Palm Springs, CA also, same reason. It's not all that uncommon in Palm Springs.

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#11

Scorpions Get Hot Too! Woman Finds Desert Critter Taking A Dip In Her Pool

Scorpions Get Hot Too! Woman Finds Desert Critter Taking A Dip In Her Pool

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Tim Morris
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It may have just fallen it, or it may have been drying out and needed to re-hydrate its book lungs.

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#12

It's So Hot In Phoenix, The New @jasonisbell Record Was Delivered Today And Sat In The Mailbox For Only An Hour, And Got This Badly Warped 😕

It's So Hot In Phoenix, The New @jasonisbell Record Was Delivered Today And Sat In The Mailbox For Only An Hour, And Got This Badly Warped 😕

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Blue Cicada
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kudos to you for appreciating the sound of vinyl! Hope you can get that replaced.

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