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Over 100 people fall ill at New Jersey graduations in 'mass casualty' incident due to extreme heat

PATERSON, NEW JERSEY, JUN 24 – More than 150 attendees at two outdoor high school graduations in Paterson were treated for heat-related illnesses amid temperatures near 100 degrees and a heat index of 107, officials said.

  • More than 100 attendees fell ill due to extreme heat at a graduation ceremony in Passaic County, New Jersey, prompting emergency workers to shut down the event.
  • Around 160 students and audience members required medical assistance, with 16 being hospitalized, according to a spokesperson for Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh.
  • Temperatures were nearly 100 degrees during the ceremony, causing health concerns among participants.
  • Mayor Andre Sayegh declared a state of emergency and issued an extreme heat advisory for safety.
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North Jersey broke the news in New Jersey, United States on Monday, June 23, 2025.
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