Approximately 100 individuals sought emergency treatment and 10 were hospitalized due to extreme heat at a Colorado airshow on Saturday, officials reported.
Most of the patients received treatment on-site at the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow, as stated by the Colorado Springs Fire Department on social media.
Colorado Springs Fire Chief Randy Royal credited the organizers and emergency personnel for their fast response, which prevented serious injuries at the event held at the Colorado Springs Municipal Airport, located about 81 miles south of Denver.
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The airshow’s website indicated that tickets were sold out for both Saturday and Sunday, with performances by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and various aircraft displays.
A message on the Pikes Peak Regional Airshow Instagram account reminded attendees to stay hydrated during the hot weather and mentioned a free water station on-site near the medical station.
The National Weather Service in Pueblo, Colorado, issued a heat advisory warning of temperatures reaching 93-100 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday and extending to Sunday for El Paso County and Pueblo County.
The fire department advised attendees of the airshow’s second day to bring water bottles, hats, sunscreen, and umbrellas to stay safe in the hot temperatures.
“Tomorrow will be hot again and we ask everyone to please stay hydrated, be prepared for hot temperatures, and please stay safe,” Chief Royal emphasized.
