Great American State Fair Visitors On Life Support Amid Extreme Heatwave
Summary
Extreme heat in Washington, D.C. caused many visitors at the Great American State Fair to need medical help, with some requiring life support. The event was temporarily closed on Friday due to temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and safety measures were put in place for reopening.Key Facts
- The Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. shut down temporarily on Friday because of extreme heat.
- Temperatures in the city reached over 100 degrees Fahrenheit on that day.
- Local fire and emergency services reported 44 patient contacts, with 11 hospitalizations.
- Seven patients received advanced life support, four received basic life support.
- Over a dozen medical issues were related to heat injuries and illnesses.
- The fair planned to reopen Saturday at noon instead of 10 a.m. to avoid hottest hours.
- Organizers provided free water, cooling tents, air-conditioned pavilions, and cooling buses.
- The National Weather Service predicts continued high heat and chances of thunderstorms around the Independence Day holiday.
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