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Fire department checks house after odor reportHelena AL

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Townhouse Rd, Helena, AL 35080

As discussed during the dispatch call, the fire department was called to check a residence near Townhouse Road after a report of a strange odor. The caller noticed the smell but did not know its source. A technician had visited the house the day before.

Audio|Heard on: Shelby AL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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01:14
Transcript:
00:00
Pelling engine 62, near Townhouse Road and a public assist.
00:06
Helene engine 62, near Townhouse Road Baldwin residence public assist, Cross Street, County Road 95, Southwind Drive.
00:15
Battalion 60.
00:17
Battalion 60.
00:21
You can hold engine 62 in service.
00:25
Battalion 16 and engine 61 will be in service also.
00:29
We'll be picking up the call to townhouse.
00:36
County 60 advise leave engine 6 to service, battalion 66 and 61.
00:41
Clear from highway to date, picking up the call at townhouse.
00:49
Plain of Battalion 60, Engine 61, responding near Townhouse Road, Baldwin, residence on a public assist.
00:56
Cross Street, Highway 95, Southwind Drive.
00:59
Caller woke up smelling something.
01:02
Unknown where it's coming from.
01:04
They advised they had a tech out there yesterday.
01:08
Request the fire department come check the house.
01:10
He's the front door.
01:12
Highway 58, Command 2, Control.

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Location mentioned:
Townhouse Rd, Helena, AL 35080

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