FOREST, Va. – The Forest Volunteer Fire Department responded to what officials are calling an "environmental mass casualty incident" at the Farmington Pool during a swim meet Saturday.
A spokesperson for Centra Lynchburg General Hospital said at least five children were transported to the emergency room, where they were treated and released for heat-related illness. Others impacted at the pool were treated on the scene.
Fire crews said in all, 20 people were treated for heat-related illness.
Addressing the situation on Facebook, the Forest Volunteer Fire Department reminded everyone to stay fully hydrated during the heat.
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