Extreme heat at a Colorado airshow led to at least 10 people being hospitalized and about 100 needing medical treatment on Saturday afternoon, officials said.
People visiting the Pikes Peak Airshow in Colorado Springs faced intense heat and needed medical attention during the event, Ashley Franco, a spokesperson for the Colorado Springs Fire Department, told USA TODAY. The majority of the people were taken to the hospital because of heat-related illnesses, and a few were hospitalized because of other medical emergencies, such as seizures.
“The Colorado Springs Fire Department works and prepares very closely with the airport and event organizers when large events are held. Today, like every day, we had a plan in place in the event we needed to activate it,” said Colorado Springs Fire Chief Randy Royal in a statement. “All partners and resources at the airshow handled this incident swiftly and professionally. Their quick actions ensured people were taken care of and serious injuries were avoided."
Royal warned that Sunday will be another hot day and asked those attending the airshow to stay hydrated. On Saturday afternoon the temperatures reached the upper 80s, according to the National Weather Service.
Attendees should bring the following to the event, according to a statement released by the Colorado Springs Airport:
The following factors increase the possibility of a heat-related illness, according to the National Park Service:
There are multiple forms of heat illnesses, but heatstroke is the deadliest and most dangerous, according to the NPS.
Symptoms of a heatstroke, according to the CDC:
In the case of a heatstroke, the CDC recommends people do the following:
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