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Heard on: Galveston TX Law Dispatch Group Calls · 1/18/2026 04:57 AM
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Odor investigation at UTMB mechanical room

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of a burning plastic odor near a mechanical room on the first floor of the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Fire trucks were sent to the scene, but no visible smoke or fire was found upon inspection. The situation appeared contained, and staff in the area reported no ongoing odor after the initial alert.

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University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555
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