PHOENIX — How long do you think gummy bears and popsicles take to melt in the extreme Valley heat? ABC15's Jordan Bontke tested them in the extreme heat.
Phoenix reached 119º Wednesday afternoon, making it the hottest day of the year so far.
The full lineup of Wednesday's melting foods included:
- Bubble gum
- Butter
- Cheese cubes
- Chewable taffy candy
- Chocolate bar
- Gummy bears
- Marshmallows
- Popsicle
- Red licorice
Watch as these objects melt in the player above.
The Valley's streak of excessive heat is dangerous to those across the community. A new report released Wednesday shows 18 heat-related deaths have occurred in Maricopa County.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Phoenix breaks record for most 110º days in a row with more coming!
Looking for a break from the extreme heat? Several Valley locations haveset up heat relief stations.
