The verdict is in on how much Texas' heat wave clobbered its economy this summer

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A fire fighter in Texas drinks water in the heat.
A fire fighter in Texas drinks water in the heat.

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Arizona heat almost killed Lois Nigrin. Her coma, burns, and medical bills show the dangers of heat that many Americans face today.

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Lois Nigrin, 59, feels lucky to be alive today.

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This article is part of Insider's "The True Cost of Extreme Weather" project. Read more here.

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