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Holland firefighters sprays kids to keep them cool

Firefighters sprayed the playground at Moran Park and let kids run around the water.

HOLLAND, Mich. - Friday is a scorcher for much of West Michigan, so many people are just trying to stay cool. Firefighters in Holland got creative and turned Moran Park into a water play space for kids in the community. 

The Holland Fire Department was at the park at 3:30 p.m. to spray the playground and hose the kids down. 

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High temperatures on Friday will be in the mid 90s and heat-index values could exceed 100° both Friday and Saturday. It's important that everyone stay hydrated, cool and out of the sun for prolonged periods of time. 

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If you need a cool place to hang out, there are a number of cooling centers open Friday, Saturday and some through Sunday. Here's a list of some in Kent, Muskegon, Ottawa and Kalamazoo counties.

Credit: WZZM

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