Heat Wave Grounds DC: State Fair Closes Amid Medical Emergencies
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During a severe Washington, DC heat wave, the Great American State Fair briefly reopened for America’s 250th celebration but was forced to close again after multiple medical emergencies; attendees cooled off in museums and via the Metro while officials cited extreme temperatures and CDC guidance to prevent heat-related illness, underscoring safety protocols during extreme weather.
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