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Mass Casualty Incident Declared at Lehigh Senior High School Due to Heat-Related Injuries
Preliminary reports suggest the students were participating in a JROTC drill when the incident occurred.
Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District, along with Lee County EMS, responded to a Level 3 Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) at Lehigh Senior High School on Thursday.
Over 20 students reportedly suffered heat-related injuries, with some collapsing on the football field.
Preliminary reports suggest the students were participating in a JROTC drill when the incident occurred.
Emergency responders quickly arrived to provide treatment, and several students were transported to nearby medical facilities for evaluation and care.
Officials have clarified that the term Mass Casualty Incident refers to an event involving five or more individuals requiring medical attention and does not imply fatalities.
No fatalities have occurred, and the situation is strictly heat-related.
This is not related to any form of violence or shooting.
Authorities and school officials are monitoring the situation closely, and updates will be provided as more details become available.
Parents and guardians concerned about their childrenโs well-being are encouraged to contact the school for further information.
This is a developing story.
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At least two killed, multiple trapped after explosion at Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol
BRISTOL, Pa. (Bucks County) โ Emergency crews are responding to a major incident at the Silver Lake Nursing Home following a reported gas explosion that caused a partial building collapse.
The incident occurred at approximately 905 Tower Road, where a second alarm and a Level 2 Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) response were requested as conditions escalated.
First-arriving units reported significant structural damage to the facility, prompting an immediate search-and-rescue operation for residents and staff.
Authorities on scene indicated that approximately 15 patients were initially accounted for outside the building, while multiple others remain unaccounted for.
Rescue teams have reported numerous individuals trapped beneath debris on the second floor, as well as additional victims trapped in the basement area.
At least two fatalities has been reported in the basement, according to early emergency communications.
As the situation developed, a third alarm was transmitted, bringing in substantial mutual aid resources, including out-of-county fire, rescue, and emergency medical units. A medical helicopter has been placed on standby in anticipation of critical patient transport.
Emergency personnel continue to conduct systematic searches of the damaged structure while assessing stability concerns and coordinating patient triage.
The extent of injuries and the total number of victims have not yet been confirmed.
Road closures are in effect in the surrounding area as emergency operations continue. Officials have advised the public to avoid the scene to allow responders unobstructed access.
This remains a rapidly evolving situation.
Authorities are expected to release additional information as more details are confirmed.