Chemical reaction from bleach and vinegar causes strong odor, Mankato MN


Fire department responded to a hazardous chemical situation at a residence near Warren St after bleach and vinegar were mixed, producing a strong and potentially dangerous odor. Residents evacuated and fire units are working to ventilate the property.
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I just had a female party arrive home near Warren St.
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Her roommates were cleaning, trying to clean up some mold, and they mixed chlorine and vinegar together.
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I'm sorry,
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they combined bleach and vinegar together instead the smell is very strong.
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She has left the residence.
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Is there anything that we can do to get rid of that?
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Yeah, why don't you tone it out to us? We'll try to ventilate out a little bit.
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2101, you as well.
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Copy.
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Section 3, can you respond to that?
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Have a fire a call near Warren St, 2903.
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And they combine bleach and vinegar,
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very strong odor.
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Justine a clear, 2102.
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2903 copies. We'll be here out to near Warren St.
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Copy. Copy.
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Weather bangleous, Maine, a sibling.
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Go ahead.
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We're back in Winthrop.
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2104.
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2903, 2903, 2,900 will be on scene of near warrants.
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Happy.
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Location mentioned:
Near Warren St, Mankato, MN 56001
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