Strong burnt plastic smell prompts evacuation in Saint Paul


Residents at 2448 Ripley Avenue noticed a strong burnt plastic smell in their home and evacuated. Fire crews are responding to check for a possible fire.
Audio|Source: Saint Paul Fire
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Transcript:
Engine 8.48 Ripley Avenue, Smokane-Welling, Cross Streets, Mary Jo Lane, and Sterling Street North. Box 503[1], on fire-offs 5. Time 819. Engine 520, 2448 Ripley Avenue, Smokeyade Welling, Cross Streets. Mary Jill Lane and Sterling Street North. Box 503. On fire off five. Time 819. Dispatch. Chief 503 will be in route. C. 503 en route 2448 Ripley Avenue. Caller on site reporting a burnt plastic odor throughout the home if they were evacuating at 822. Dispatch engine 520 is around. Engine 520 at 822.
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Box 503: Fire alarm box assignment
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Near Ripley Ave, North St Paul, MN 55109
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