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Glendale’s Spectra West apartment complex is in crisis as 200 units battle failing AC systems amid record-breaking heat, with some residents enduring indoor temps near 100 degrees. The Arizona Attorney General’s office stepped in, declaring it illegal to withhold working cooling and giving management a July 10 deadline to fix all units or face consequences. Residents like Frank and Crystal, who moved in just weeks ago, are struggling — their toddler can’t sleep, they’re resorting to freezing their heads in the freezer, and they’re relying on family for relief. While management claims they’re prioritizing resident safety, the AG’s office also highlighted deadly heat risks in Maricopa County and demanded immediate alternatives like portable ACs or temporary housing. Some units show slight improvement, but for many, the heat remains unbearable — and nearby, Glendale’s heat relief station offers a lifeline.

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