Students Faint From Heat Exhaustion At Homecoming Rally In Berwyn

BERWYN, IL — A homecoming rally in Berwyn came to an abrupt halt when several students began fainting from the record-breaking heat Friday. Many students at Morton West High School had just marched in a mile-long parade before the rally, which may have worsened their risk for heat stroke.

Temperatures ramped up to over 90 degrees during the afternoon, just as the pep rally was in full swing.

Tri-State Fire Alert reported the first alarm call just before 1 p.m., when the school's homecoming parade kicked off. The call reported "multiple heat victims," according to a Tweet from Tri-State Fire Alert. Students reportedly told FOX 32 that a cheerleader had fainted during the parade.

In total, 18 ambulances rushed to the scene to treat several students who had been affected by the extreme heat, according to NBC 5. More than half a dozen students were taken to the hospital. Their conditions are not yet known.

The school's homecoming dance will take place on Sept. 30.

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