HEALTHJul 7 · 22:57 UTCWRIC ABC8 RICHMONDRyan Nadeau

Virginia emergency room visits for heat-related illness skyrocket this Fourth of July

Emergency room visits for heat-related illness in Virginia surged fivefold during this Fourth of July weekend compared to 2025. The spike highlights a significant increase in heat-related health concerns during the holiday period.

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