Event Brief
AMR reports 10% jump in heat-related calls
Filed: Jul 02, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: AMR says emergency calls rose 10% this week as hot, humid weather persists; KFD responded to a heat-related construction site call.
WHO: American Medical Response and Knoxville Fire Department
WHAT: A reported increase in emergency response calls tied to heat
WHEN: Jul 02, 2026 at 6:18 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, Tennessee
WHY: Hot, humid temperatures persisting are driving more heat-related medical emergencies.
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