6 Hospitalized for Heat-Related Illness at Stray Kids Concert at Nats Park
- Six people were hospitalized for heat-related illnesses during and after the Stray Kids dominATE concert on July 23 at Nationals Park in Washington, DC.
- The extreme heat, with temperatures near 100 degrees, combined with audience congestion and inadequate venue support caused the health incidents.
- Band members paused the concert to assist fainted fans, handed out water bottles themselves, and urged staff to act immediately amid criticism of venue staff and stylists.
- The concert ended early for safety reasons, and fans expressed concern for member Hyunjin, who suffered from overheating, while the song "Hollow" remained in the top 10 digital sales.
- The incidents highlight challenges of hosting large events during heat waves and suggest a need for better venue preparedness and crowd care measures.
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