The South Lyon Fire Department found a creative way to help kids beat the heat Thursday, using one of their fire trucks to create a makeshift splash pad in a parking lot across from the fire station.
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South Lyon Fire Department helps kids beat the heat with makeshift splash pad
“It’s definitely hot today,” Kyle Dougherty, a parent at the event, said.
“It’s pretty hot, but the water is cooling it down,” Alexis Campbell from South Lyon said.
“Last night, (meteorologist Dave) Rexroth was talking about how hot it would be today. It feels like it’s over 100 today,” Charlie Stamboulian, another parent at the event, said.
When the South Lyon Fire Department arrived at the parking lot, they brought not only one of their trucks but also a splash of excitement for local families…