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Investigation of reported gas odor near Walmart in Dixon, Dixon IL
Fire & ArsonThere were reports of a strong natural gas smell near Walmart and Linnell area in Dixon. The fire department and officers checked the location. After searching the area, no gas odor was detected.
Audio|Heard on: Lee County Public Safety
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01:56
Transcript:
00:00
Attention Dixon City Fire Department, you're needed for an investigation.
00:03
It'll be in the area of Linnell by Walmart.
00:08
Two reports of the strong odor of natural gas officers out there as well.
00:20
The protection Dixon City fire department here needed for an investigation will be in the area of Linnell.
00:27
Near Walmart, officers I've seen as well.
00:30
Two reports of strong odor of natural gas.
00:33
Come on 1346.
00:58
That's for information.
01:03
The general caller had smelled it right as he was exiting the parking lot for Dollar Tree.
01:10
Officer Dempsey's out there.
01:11
She was approached by somebody else who stated it was really strong near Linnell.
01:16
She's checking that area now.
01:32
Sitting at Jim Forley County information.
01:38
Stafforders advising she's driven around the area several times.
01:41
She's not smelling anything.
01:43
She's also checks across the street at false lane.
01:45
Did she know anything over there?
01:54
Hold off on NICOR and caller.
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Location mentioned:
S Galena Ave, Dixon, IL 61021
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