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Heard on: Howard MD Fire-Tac Group Calls · 5 days ago
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Unit H here responding, Patapsco Middle School, (number withheld) Old Frederick Road for the burning smell in the gym at (number withheld).
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A2 arriving on the scene, single-story school with nothing evident from sides alpha and delta.
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Firefighters check burning smell at middle school

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible fire or burning odor at a middle school on Old Frederick Road in Ellicott City. Crews inspected the gym but initially saw no visible signs of smoke. They requested a ladder truck for assistance and continued investigating the source of the smell.

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Old Frederick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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