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Smoke odor investigated at Argonne Building 400, Lemont IL

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audio iconFire & Arson
S Cass Ave, Lemont, IL 60439

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a strong smoke odor near column 82 in Argonne's Building 400 in Lemont, an area containing radioactive material. No visible smoke was observed. Additional units including Engine 111, an ambulance, and unit 197 were dispatched as a precaution.

Audio|Heard on: DuPage IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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01:13
Transcript:
00:00
Building 400, column 82 for a strong smoke odor.
00:06
No visible smoke, just strong smoke odor.
00:10
Building 400, column 82.
00:13
116 from 350, command.
00:17
Go ahead.
00:19
If available, let's send Engine 111 and the ambulance to the Building 400 response.
00:24
I'll keep you with me on scene here at 350.
00:30
Message received.
00:32
350 command from Argonne.
00:35
Go ahead.
00:36
Also letting you know about Building 400 for the smoke odor, they said it's near a hutch with radioactive material.
00:44
Message received.
00:45
Message received.
00:48
Can you page out 197 to also respond to the Building 400 incident? He's available in the station.
00:57
350 command from Argonne.
00:59
Does the FAA have a better location, like an L.LM or anything?
01:05
I'll get that information for you.
01:07
350 command from Argonne.
01:08
What's the sector that the smoke odor is at?

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S Cass Ave, Lemont, IL 60439

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