"Record-Breaking Heat Wave Brings Devastating Fish Kill to Potomac River. A scorching heat wave that gripped the East Coast on the Fourth of July has left a trail of devastation in its wake, with the Potomac River north of Little Falls, Maryland, reaching a record temperature. The extreme conditions are believed to be responsible for a massive fish kill, with officials confirming the alarming event. As the region continues to reel from the aftermath of the heat wave, concerns are being raised about the long-term impact on the river's ecosystem and the delicate balance of the environment."
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.
