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Possible chemical exposure triggers EMS responseShelbyville KY

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Berea St, Shelbyville, KY 40065

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units responded to a possible chemical exposure at an apartment building near Berea Street in Shelbyville. Callers reported a strong chemical smell, and at least one occupant complained of a headache. The source was later determined to be bug spray used throughout the building.

Audio|Heard on: Shelby County Public Safety Dispatch
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02:59
Transcript:
00:00
Fire responded to near Berea Street.
00:03
Near Berea Street on investigation with callers reporting a strong smell.
00:19
Respond to near Berea Street.
00:21
Near Berea Street on investigation.
00:25
Caller is reporting a strong chemical smell.
00:52
One of the occupants is complaining of a headache.
00:57
Do you want me to go ahead and start EMS?
01:01
Of course.
01:16
Let's respond to Berea Street.
01:19
I'm sorry, Berea Street.
01:24
Patient on scene complains of a headache from a chemical smell.
01:37
Respond to Berea Street, Berea Street.
01:41
One patient complains of a headache from the chemical smell.
01:50
EMS, okay.
01:55
Engine 12 on scene.
01:59
12 on scene.
02:16
We have a strong chemical smell coming from this apartment building.
02:21
We've got one patient so far, a female complaining of a headache.
02:47
We identified the issue.
02:51
We have patients complaining of headache.
02:56
Bug spray throughout the building.

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Berea St, Shelbyville, KY 40065

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