Heat Wave at the Game | Birmingham News

When Alabama’s football stadium turned into a heatwave hotspot, emergency crews responded to over 130 calls—mostly heat-related—during one of the hottest games ever. Fire Chief Mark Delk revealed how teams doubled up with extra trucks, bike units, and coordinated with police and medical centers to handle the surge, especially during the second quarter when fans were already sweltering. Older fans struggled most, but the new stadium numbering system helped responders pinpoint trouble faster. Despite the chaos, teamwork saved the day—and if you’re heading to a game this summer? Check the forecast, hydrate, and plan ahead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/275b96e69194cb68