Extreme Heat at Colorado Airshow Hospitalizes 10, Sickens 100

Attendees at the sold-out Pikes Peak Regional Airshow faced soaring temperatures, leading to widespread heat-related illnesses.

The event saw temperatures reaching up to 96 degrees Fahrenheit with minimal shade available.
Emergency personnel treated around 100 people onsite, with 10 requiring hospitalization.
The Colorado Springs Fire Department implemented a mass casualty plan to manage the situation.
Free water stations were available, but supplies ran out, exacerbating the issue.
Officials urged attendees to bring water, hats, and sunscreen for the event's second day.