Boston extreme heat has people looking for ways to keep cool

As extreme heat hits Boston, residents are finding ways to stay cool, from splashing in Frog Pond to stocking up on water at Fenway Park, while city officials and utility crews urge people to take precautions.

On Wednesday, the city of Boston officially welcomed families to the reopening of the Frog Pond Spray Pool on Boston Common, which turned out to be a busy spot for families beating the heat.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu encouraged residents to look out for one another as high temperatures are expected to continue through at least Friday. The city has opened two dozen splash pads and eight cooling shelters across the city…

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