10 students hospitalized with heat-related illnesses during cross-country race at LA college
By APThursday, September 30, 2010
10 hospitalized with heat illness during meet
LOS ANGELES — A fire spokesman says 10 students participating in a cross-country race at a Los Angeles college have been taken to hospitals after suffering from heat-related illnesses.
Fire spokesman Erik Scott says 12 young people, mostly student athletes, were evaluated Thursday.
Battalion Chief Gerry Malais tells KNBC-TV two students were reported in critical condition.
Ambulances were called to Pierce College in Woodland Hills just before 4 p.m.
KNBC reports about 800 athletes were participating in the race sponsored by the Los Angeles Unified School District.
The National Weather Service says Woodland Hills recorded a high of 97 degrees Thursday.
Air quality was in the moderate range in the San Fernando Valley, which means that unusually sensitive people should consider limiting prolonged outdoor exertion.
