DC News Now

Fairfax County reports 911 issues for cell phones resolved

By Makea Luzader,

1 days ago

UPDATE : Fairfax County announced the fiber line issue impacting 911 calls was resolved on Oct. 3.

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. ( DC News Now ) — Fairfax County officials reported cellular issues affecting 911 calls in the county on Wednesday.

Fairfax County Emergency said that a fiber line issue was causing the problems.

If you are unable to call 911, officials said you should text instead. You can also try another cellular provider if that is available or call from a landline or business phone.

As of Wednesday evening, there was no estimate for when service would be fully restored.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to DC News Now | Washington, DC.

Expand All

Read in NewsBreak

Comments /

Add a Comment

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Local News

MLB legend Pete Rose’s cause of death revealed

DC News Now2 days ago

Twin babies who died alongside their mother are youngest-known Helene victims

DC News Now23 hours ago

Voters across DMV have less than a week to register. When is your deadline?

DC News Now1 day ago

Woman catches Texas Roadhouse managers allegedly scheming to terminate an injured worker

NewsNinja29 days ago

Prince William County police giving away tracking devices in Woodbridge

DC News Now3 days ago

DMV high school football rankings (10/3/24)

DC News Now1 day ago

These are the fastest, most satisfying fast food chains: new study

DC News Now3 days ago

Man shot, killed near Seek Lane Park in Silver Spring

DC News Now2 days ago

Woman found shot inside vehicle in Northeast DC dies

DC News Now2 days ago

Overturned tractor-trailer, paint spill forces I-81 to close in Washington County

DC News Now1 day ago

Woman dies in 5-vehicle crash in Hagerstown

DC News Now22 hours ago

Man shot in Northwest DC; police investigating

DC News Now2 days ago

Fire Marshal: 3 found dead after fire engulfs Montclair home

DC News Now9 hours ago

School bus involved in crash in Montgomery County, officials say

DC News Now2 days ago

Federal agencies warn of fraud attempts in wake of Helene

DC News Now1 day ago

‘See you on the other side’: Popular TV host announces own death at 67

DC News Now1 day ago

North Carolina man pleads guilty to 1981 Montgomery County rape cases

DC News Now3 hours ago

Man hospitalized, seriously hurt after Fairfax County crash

DC News Now21 hours ago

Armed Robbery of USPS Mail Carrier: Two Charged

Morristown Minute10 days ago

Teen dead, 2 taken to hospital after car hits pole in Montgomery County

DC News Now2 days ago

What is Marburg virus? Outbreak of Ebola-like disease detected in yet another country

DC News Now5 hours ago

Judge raises possibility of mistrial in case of former Fairfax County police sergeant charged in deadly Tysons Corner shooting

DC News Now2 days ago

Investigators reveal cause of devastating Maui wildfire that killed 102 people

DC News Now1 day ago

South Carolina grandparents killed by fallen tree during Helene are found hugging

DC News Now1 day ago

Bought a Clif Bar? You could be paid as part of a class action settlement

DC News Now1 day ago

Bath&Body Works employee says customers keep yelling at her for refusing to sell this popular candle

NewsNinja22 hours ago

Trump returning to site of assassination attempt for another rally

DC News Now4 hours ago

DC man cashes in $500K lottery ticket, finds another winning ticket for same payout a month later

DC News Now1 day ago

How you can help after Helene

DC News Now1 day ago

DOJ sues software company controlling 80% of rental market – accuses of price fixing rents in CA

The HD Post21 days ago

It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:

Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.

Comments / 0

Community Policy