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Extreme Heat Causes Health Crisis and Disrupts Graduation Events in New Jersey

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Extreme Heat Causes Health Crisis and Disrupts Graduation Events in New Jersey
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Over 100 people fell ill during outdoor graduation ceremonies in Paterson, New Jersey, due to a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching 107°F, leading to a state of emergency and the cancellation of subsequent events.

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  1. Over 100 people fall ill at New Jersey graduations in 'mass casualty' incident due to extreme heat  NBC News
  2. See photos as Paterson NJ high schools celebrate graduation of the Class of 2025  Bergen Record
  3. Injuries From Extreme Heat Halt Graduation Ceremony  The Weather Channel
  4. Tents, Ice, Misting Stations: Westfield High School Graduation Meets Extreme Heat  TAPinto
  5. Paterson declares state of emergency, cancels recreational events due to heat  News 12

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