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Odor of smoke investigated near 8th Avenue

Heard on: FDNY - Manhattan Dispatch
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Ladder 34, back down (number withheld) 8th Avenue West 49th to West 50th Streets.
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35-27 30th Ave., Astoria, NY 11103
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of a possible odor of smoke in a basement escalator room near 8th Avenue between West 49th and West 50th Streets in Manhattan. Units were dispatched to verify the situation and ensure there was no active fire.

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