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911 system crash uncovers safety violations in Ohio dispatch center

The county’s radio system was out of service after temperatures in the communication tower building reached 148 degrees Fahrenheit

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BATAVIA, Ohio — A county-wide 911 system crash in Clermont County led to a fire marshal’s investigation into multiple fire code violations at the county’s 911 dispatch center.

County officials are under a strict deadline to comply with the state’s fire code or potentially face charges.

Last Friday at 4:30 p.m., dispatchers and fire responders were unable to use the county’s radio system after temperatures inside the communication tower building reached 148 degrees.

Read full story: FOX19 NOW Investigates: Multiple fire code violations at county 911 center