Overview
- Seventy-two people received treatment for heat-related illness at the festival, which Saturday saw attendees develop symptoms from dizziness and nausea to more severe dehydration.
- Ten patients were taken to area hospitals for serious dehydration or intoxication-related symptoms, authorities said.
- Colorado Springs Fire Department crews who were already on site began treating patients and called in additional CSFD units and American Medical Response ambulances to handle the large number of cases.
- Medical staff remained scheduled at UCHealth Park for Sunday's continuation of the event while the National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for the area from noon to 8 p.m.
- Officials urged festivalgoers to move to cooler locations, hydrate, watch for signs of heat stroke such as confusion or loss of consciousness, and call 911 immediately for suspected heat stroke so active cooling and emergency care can begin.