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Heat wave forces outdoor workers to adapt as temperatures approach triple digits in metro Detroit
By Whitney Burney at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· June 30, 2026
· 3 min read
Outdoor workers in metro Detroit are pushing through dangerous heat this week, taking extra precautions to stay safe as temperatures approach triple digits. Watch Whitney Burney's video report: Heat wave forces outdoor workers to adapt as temps approach triple digitsFor construction crews rebuild...
Key takeaway "(It's) hot and humid and that makes it tough," said MDOT's Bill Erben, who is the construction engineer for the I-94 reconstruction project.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 30, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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