Chemical odor detected after mixing fish tank chemicals, Rockford IL


Responders were called to a home near Paradise Boulevard after fish tank chemicals were mixed, causing a suspicious odor inside. All occupants evacuated and declined medical care. Fire and medical crews are investigating as a precaution.
Audio|Source: Rockford Fire Department
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Transcript:
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Ladder 9, Medic 9, and District 1, respond to Hasmatch Bravo at near Paradise Boulevard.
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District 1-Rail.
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District 1, I put you Ladder-9 Medic Nite on this call.
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Apparently there were some fish tank chemicals that were mixed together.
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I don't know what the chemicals were.
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And now there's an odor in the house.
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I figure before sending a full hazmat response for this, you guys could check it out and advise.
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10-4[1] sounds good.
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Medic 9 in route.
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And for Medic 9,
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just for information, they did refuse that they had any medical, but I'm sending you for an abundance of caution.
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Gen 8 and Medic 3, respond to abdominal pain charlie at near Rich Avenue.
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Rock, the matter, names in row.
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Tend for a letter 9.
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I'll just repeat what I gave to District 1.
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Basically there's some fish tank chemicals that mixed together.
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Unknown which chemicals they are.
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And now there's an odor in the house.
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Everyone is outside.
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They refuse medical and send in MedicNine out of abundance of caution.
Police codes explained
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10-4: Acknowledgement / Affirmative
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Location mentioned:
Near Paradise Blvd, Rockford, IL 61103
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