Student Faints At Baltimore School During Heat Wave
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Officials say a child passed out Friday at a West Baltimore school as the third consecutive day of heat smothered the region.
A school spokesperson said a student at Windsor Hills Elementary/Middle School fainted.
The school released the following statement:
"Our greatest concern is with the well-being of our student who became ill today at Windsor Hills Elementary/Middle School. The first priority was to provide care as quickly as possible. The school nurse was called as were emergency services; the nurse cared for the child until an ambulance arrived, approximately 40 minutes after the emergency call was made. Our thoughts are with him as he recovers."
Baltimore saw record-setting heat for three days beginning Wednesday, with temperatures soaring well above normal to at least 90 degrees.
Several city schools closed early due to the heat.
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