Residents report chemical smell in basement, Reading PA


Residents of a home reported a strong smell of chemicals from the basement, similar to paint thinner. They have evacuated the property, but no one is experiencing any symptoms of distress.
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Residents reported a strong chemical odor coming from the basement. They described it as smelling like paint thinner. No one is feeling ill, and everyone has evacuated the home as a safety measure.
Residents reported a strong chemical odor coming from the basement. They described it as smelling like paint thinner. No one is feeling ill, and everyone has evacuated the home as a safety measure.
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Franklin St, Reading, PA
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