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Heard on: Columbus Division of Fire, Franklin County Fire and EMS · 5 days ago
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Foreign odor engine 17 , cross of Safford Avenue and Thomas Avenue, (number withheld) Townsend Avenue.
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Foreign odor engine 17 , respond on ten Bravo.
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Fire crews check odor near Townsend Ave

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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters investigated a possible foreign odor near Townsend Avenue and nearby cross streets in Columbus. Engine 17 was dispatched under precautionary conditions. No confirmation of fire or hazardous materials was mentioned in the exchanges, and the situation may involve a routine check or false alarm.

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Townsend Ave, Columbus, OH 43223
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