Fire Stations Struggle in Heat | Columbus News

Columbus firefighters are battling extreme heat—not just on the streets, but inside their own stations, where AC units are failing and temps soar near 80 degrees despite portable units. With seven stations already affected and two more under review, crews are struggling to recover between calls. Mayor Ginther admits the situation is tough, as the city scrambles to fix systems and open cooling centers for residents. While interim fire chief says some areas are still usable, conditions are far from ideal—and teams are racing to restore comfort before heat exhaustion takes its toll. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1afc121d40e499a6