Record heat sets record, scorches San Francisco

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- San Francisco is often the coolest spot in the Bay Area but Friday it was hotter than ever, literally.

DANGEROUS HEAT: ABC7 News forecast for Friday afternoon

From San Francisco Con to the San Francisco Zoo, people (in costumes) and animals alike are trying to find ways to beat the heat.

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