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False gas leak alarm caused by burnt popcorn smell, Ashburn VA

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Trowbridge Square, Ashburn, VA 20147

Fire crews responded to a townhouse near Trowbridge Square for a reported carbon monoxide or gas leak. Investigation found no hazardous gas levels; the smell came from burnt popcorn being cooked in the basement. The incident was then closed.

Audio|Source: Loudoun County Combined Fire Rescue
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units were dispatched to near Trowbridge Square for a possible carbon monoxide or gas leak in the structure.
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Units investigated.
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found no abnormal gas meter readings and detected a burnt popcorn smell. a relative was cooking popcorn in the basement. command will terminate the incident.
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correct ground to all units on the scene near Trowbridge Square. command terminated channel release which are registered also fixed one ready.

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Trowbridge Square, Ashburn, VA 20147

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