Possible chemical odor near Washington Ave building, Minneapolis MN
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a possible chemical or butane odor in the lobby of a building near Washington Avenue North in Minneapolis. A person inside may have been using a lighter. Police were requested to assist. The situation involved an apparent odor investigation, and Engine One arrived to check conditions.
Audio|Heard on: Hennepin MN Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Engine one for an unusual odor in the front lobby near Washington Avenue North, about 404 Charlie.
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Engine one for a possible butane odor.
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There is a person in the lobby who may be using a lighter.
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Near Washington Avenue North, about 404 Charlie.
00:18
622.
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Engine one en route to a possible butane odor near Washington Avenue North.
00:26
A person in the lobby can smell a heavy butane odor.
00:31
Police were added to the call but have not yet been en route at approximately 625.
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It’s about Judging Drive, 337th and Washington.
00:41
We’re checking.
00:42
Engine one arrived and checking at approximately 628.
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Location mentioned:
N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
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