Many workers are being affected by the heat in the Wiregrass as well, including firefighters. While firefighter gear protects them from the flames, the heat is still a major concern.
have died due to environmental heat exposure since 2011, and thousands more are hospitalized every year.While firefighter gear protects them from the flames, the heat is still a major concern.
After a fire is extinguished, firefighters typically take off their gear and try to cool down, but that can be difficult in 90-plus weather.
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