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As Heat Suffocates Washington DC, Calls to Emergency Medical Services Climb

New York Times Friday 03 July 2026, 16:56 UTC By Clarence Williams 1 min read
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Near 100-degree temperatures were expected to continue as medical workers prepared for more heat-related illnesses during celebrations of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Near 100-degree temperatures were expected to continue as medical workers prepared for more heat-related illnesses during celebrations of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Washington DC (LOCATION) Calls to Emergency Medical Services Climb Near (ORG)
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