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Heard on: Prince George's MD Fire-Tac Group Calls · 1/4/2026 03:05 PM
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Fire units responded to near Queens Chapel Rd, University Park, MD, for a report of a burning odor in the basement. Crews found no visible smoke or fire. The incident involved a two-story single-family home. Multiple engines and trucks, including Engine 834 and Truck 833, investigated. The source was traced to a burning odor, possibly paper, with no active fire found.
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Fire crews investigate burning odor in basement

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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a home near Queens Chapel Rd in University Park, Maryland, after a report of a burning odor from a basement. Crews inspected the two-story house and found no smoke or active fire. The odor, described as possibly burning paper, was investigated and contained without further incident.

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Queens Chapel Rd, University Park, MD 20782
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