Portlanders working outside take precautions in extreme heat

Garbage and recycling collectors started their shifts earlier than normal to avoid unbearable heat later in day.

PORTLAND, Oregon — At food cart pod Food Cart Heaven in East Portland, it is hot as hell. Just ask John Wirtz, who works inside the Portland Custom Food and Catering truck.

“As soon as it gets busy and you’re cooking in front of that flat top it’s probably 130, 140 degrees in front of it,” Wirtz said.

When it gets as hot as it will be this week, Wirtz said, it is all about improvising.

“During the day it’s a struggle,” Wirtz said. “What are

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