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Strong ammonia odor causes evacuation in building, Columbia MD

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Near Monarch Mills Way, Columbia, MD 21046

A security officer reported a strong ammonia odor inside a building near Monarch Mills Way. The smell was mainly on the third and fourth floors. The odor caused physical symptoms, leading to evacuation of the building.

Audio|Source: Howard County Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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near Monarch Mills Way.
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Unusual odor in the building.
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We have Bravo 1, 8201. I'll be clear with the acres.
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24.
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(name withheld).
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(name withheld). (name withheld). (name withheld).
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Property damage.
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108 acres.
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104.
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Terror, turn, error.
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Terror, turn. Tarr. Tarr.
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House 10 is going to be Tower 10 101, 105, and Transport 10.
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CST17.
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PS217. How it's okay. House 10 is going to be Tower 10 engine 101, Fermac 105,
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and Transport 10.
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At 1810. Good evening, my idea 6482. Katrina's log 9 and homie 108. 1.05 you on this channel. That's right.
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Unit 6482, confirming use at CSP 1717-17. That's correct.
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Correct.
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nine one engine one tower ten truck seven permac two five permac one zero five the ten one EMS two and safety one
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responding near Monarch Mills Way
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Caller was the security officer advised there is a strong odor of ammonia in the building, mostly coming from the third and fourth floor. He did say it's making him very busy, so he's trying to evacuate at 1811.

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Location mentioned:
Near Monarch Mills Way, Columbia, MD 21046
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Incident Timeline

  1. Partial Reentry Permitted
  2. Investigation of Odor Source
  3. Evacuation and Resident Safety Concerns
  4. Emergency Response Initiated
  5. Security Officer Reports Strong Ammonia Odor
  6. Unusual Odor Detected in Building

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