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Washington Monument closes as DC heat index hits up to 110° National Park Service officials want to keep visitors and employees safe, including those who work outdoors to help people lined up get in.

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In an alert on its website, the National Park Service said the monument is not going to be open from Tuesday to Wednesday “due to extreme heat in the DC area.” The Washington Monument is seen ...