World Cup fans 'beat the heat' in Arlington ahead of Wednesday's match

A multi-layered emergency medical operation is underway in Arlington to protect visiting World Cup fans from heat exhaustion as temperatures soar ahead of Wednesday's highly anticipated match.Preparations for the matchThe current game in North Texas is beating the heat as soccer fans pack into air-conditioned spaces, including The Londoner restaurant located just a few blocks from Dallas Stadium. Many are in the area to catch Wednesday’s match-up between England and Croatia.To combat the effects of the soaring temperatures, Arlington officials are deploying a sprawling mobile emergency medical unit across the stadium footprint. The unit is designed to treat fans experiencing minor emergencies and to prevent area hospitals from becoming overburdened.Additionally, support units staffed by volunteers will be strategically placed along the routes to Dallas Stadium. While these are not full first-aid stations, volunteers will be actively distributing water and basic first-aid items like ban