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Electrical fire odor reported at Family Express storeChesterton IN

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Near Pioneer Trail, Chesterton, IN 46304

A strong electrical burning odor was detected from a cooler in the freezer area at Family Express near Pioneer Trail. No visible flames or smoke were present. Fire units were dispatched to investigate the suspected electrical fire.

Audio|Source: Porter County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Just received a call from the Family Express at near Pioneer Trail.
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They believe they have an electrical fire of some type in their freezer area. There is no smoke, but they are getting a strong, pungent smell. They were transferred to county for fire to be disbursed.
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The smell's coming from a cooler.
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There's no fire.
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If fires come in, they can dend very good to a priority for them but still being around.
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3322, Porter Engine, Portage Engine 2, and Medic 11.
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Priority 1[1].
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Structure Fire[2], Commercial or Industrial Building.
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Sally S.
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at near Pioneer Trail.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Priority 1: Highest-priority emergency response requiring immediate action due to threat to life, safety, or property.
[2]
Structure Fire: Fire incident involving a building/structure

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Near Pioneer Trail, Chesterton, IN 46304

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