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Fish kill triggered in Potomac River as water temperatures surge to record 94 degrees due to extreme heat wave

The East Coast's Fourth of July heat wave drove the Potomac River north of Little Falls, Maryland, to a record temperature, contributing to a large fish kill, officials said.

Curated by Brimstone Editorial Desk · Source: NY Post ·
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated disasters & weather brief. The source report from NY Post says: The East Coast's Fourth of July heat wave drove the Potomac River north of Little Falls, Maryland, to a record temperature, contributing to a large fish kill, officials said.

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  • Primary source: NY Post
  • Published: Jul 9, 2026, 11:52 PM UTC
  • Coverage area: Disasters & Weather
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  1. Source published: Jul 9, 2026, 11:52 PM UTC
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