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ST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) — If you call 9-1-1 in St. Louis for a car fire, a structure fire, or even a murder, there’s a good chance you’ll hear: “You’ve reached the City of St. Louis. All operators are busy at this time.”
A spokesperson for Mayor Tishaura Jones said the issue continues to be staffing, as the administration is struggling to fill the necessary positions. News 4 reported in February that at some times of the day, 50% of 9-1-1 calls were being put on hold for more than ten seconds…
