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Heard on: Columbus Division of Fire, Franklin County Fire and EMS · 1/17/2026 12:23 PM
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Respond on ten bravo, near East Broad St.
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Foreign odor, engine five, intersection of (name withheld) and McNaughten Rd.
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Strange odor investigated near East Broad St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a possible unusual odor near East Broad Street and McNaughten Road in Columbus. The source of the odor was not confirmed and no injuries were reported.

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E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213
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