Local food stand works through central Indiana heat wave

INDIANAPOLIS — Friday was yet another 90-degree day in a week that’s brought a heat wave to central Indiana.Garcia's Hot Dogs has been a staple at the corner of 16th Street and Emerson Avenue for 15 years now.WATCH RELATED STORY | Heat and air concerns for Hoosier seniors

Heat and air quality concerns for Hoosier seniors "The cold weather, I run away from that because it's too cold but the heat, I love it," said Martinez."Yes, the sales drop a little bit, 5%," said Martinez. To stay cool, Martinez says he makes sure to drink plenty of water because not being at his hot dog stand isn't an option.Martinez says he also has to make adjustments to the way he stores foods. They go through 30 bags of ice a day when it's hot.

"We buy like 14 bags of ice in the morning. Two hours later, we have to go restock the ice because the food has to be below 40 degrees," said Martinez.

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