Fire crews check odor report at Athens church, Athens OH
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to the First United Methodist Church on South College Street in Athens after a caller reported a burning smell coming from the basement. No smoke was visible on arrival, and firefighters investigated the source of the odor.
Audio|Heard on: Athens Fire Dispatch
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01:41
Transcript:
00:00
Athens City Fire, Athens City Fire to South College Street.
00:04
To South College Street, it's going to be the First United Methodist Church.
00:08
Caller is advising something smells like it's on fire in the basement.
00:13
You're near College Street.
00:23
That's a fire.
00:25
We copy.
00:26
No smoke visible, correct?
00:30
That's affirmed.
00:31
(Name withheld) said no smoke visible, just the smell.
00:33
(Name withheld) said she cannot get to the basement though.
00:39
Very clear.
00:52
Ten oh five, go ahead.
00:55
Ten oh five responding.
00:58
Ten oh five en route at 17 thirty-one.
01:07
Ten over.
01:10
Ten out of three, go ahead.
01:13
Ten out of three en route.
01:15
Ten out of three en route, 17 thirty-one.
01:26
Send your lunch and ten out of three.
01:29
Ten out of three, go ahead.
01:31
Three is on scene at First United Methodist Church.
01:35
There was nothing shown at this time.
01:37
We're going to be investigating establishing South College, ma'am.
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Location mentioned:
S College St, Athens, OH 45701
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