A 72-year-old woman in Phoenix got her power cut over a $51 bill when it was 107 degrees &mdash; and she died. Her memory is behind efforts to stop future deaths.

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Stephanie Pullman died in 2018 after her power was shut off. Even today, advocates say her memory is a warning. Phoenix has hit 110 every day in July.

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