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Ohio Prisons Bake in Deadly Heat | Columbus News
Ohio prisons are sweltering under a brutal heat wave, with temperatures soaring into the upper 90s and heat indexes topping 100—many facilities lack air conditioning. Officials say they’re deploying fans, extra ice, and opening doors/windows when safe, but inmates say those measures barely scratch the surface. With limited shade, scarce cool spots, and officers also struggling, the real danger lies in heat exhaustion and stroke, especially for those with preexisting conditions. As the heat wave lingers through Friday, the situation underscores a deadly gap between policy and reality for tens…
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