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Chemical odor investigated at bookstore

Heard on: Southbury Fire Dispatch
02:51
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Southbury all units investigation requested (number withheld) Main Street South, Barnes & Noble for the chemical odor inside the business.
audio iconFire & Arson
Main St S Bldg A, Southbury, CT 06488
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Fire units were sent to a bookstore on Main Street South in Southbury for a reported chemical odor inside the store. Staff said the smell was like a strong cleaning product, and one employee had a headache but did not want medical help. Crews entered the store, checked the area with a gas meter, and found no hazardous readings. People were asked to evacuate or be ready to evacuate while the building was checked. The scene was determined to be safe and the response was reduced to non-emergency.

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