21-06-2023 00:35 via kxan.com

Heat exhaustion a concern for firefighters as temps soar

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Heat related illness can be a problem in the summer months, especially when temperatures are well above 100 degrees.Staying inside when temperatures rise is a good idea, but not everyone has that luxury, first responders must be ready to respond in any conditions.On Tuesday, six people were displaced after a fire at a group home on Blossom Bell Dr in Austin. One firefighter had to be transported to the hospital for heat exhaustion."We all know the heat here is no joke espec
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