Approximately 100 individuals seek treatment for heat-related ailments at a Colorado air show, as stated by the authorities.
"The Colorado Springs Fire Department and the operation team on site took quick and efficient action to aid around 100 individuals at the Pikes Peak Airshow on Saturday, as stated in a Facebook post by the fire department on Saturday evening. About 10 people were transferred to local hospitals, while others were looked after and monitored by emergency personnel present at the scene.
The Pikes Peak Airshow is a two-day event that takes place at the Colorado Springs Airport, helping to support local aviation museums. The event's first day, which was on Saturday, ran from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., as per an online schedule.
The National Weather Service had issued a heat advisory for the area on Saturday between noon and 7 p.m. The temperature at Colorado Springs Airport had hit 93 degrees around 4 p.m., just 2 degrees away from the day's record set on August 17, 1962, as per the weather service. The normal high temperature at the airport on August 17 is 84 degrees, according to the service.
The airshow shared a message on Instagram on Saturday afternoon, advising attendees to stay hydrated due to the heat and mentioning that a free water station was available near the medical station at the center of the grounds.
Upon contact by CNN, the event's organizer, the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation Corp., replied with the fire department's statement.
Colorado Springs Fire Chief Randy Royal stated in the Facebook post that the fire department collaborates closely with the airport and event organizers during large events, and they had a plan in place to respond if necessary. He praised the partners and resources at the airshow for handling the incident swiftly and professionally, ensuring the safety and well-being of the attendees.
The post confirmed that the event's second day, Sunday, would proceed as planned. It encouraged attendees to come prepared with water bottles, hats, sunscreen, umbrellas, and other essentials to cope with the heat. Royal also recommended staying hydrated, being prepared for hot temperatures, and prioritizing safety for Sunday's activities.
A navy veteran who attended the event on Saturday left early due to the heat, telling CNN affiliate KRDO that the distance to the parking lot was long and he and his wife were elderly."
We express our gratitude to the Colorado Springs Fire Department and their swift assistance at the Pikes Peak Airshow, as they aided over 100 individuals, some of whom were part of our group. Upon learning about the incident, we were reassured by Fire Chief Randy Royal's assurance that the event's second day would proceed as planned, encouraging us all to stay hydrated and prepare for the heat.
