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Steam mistaken for smoke near K-96 and Rock

Heard on: Wichita and Sedgwick County Fire Resource / OPS-1
01:28
00:00
Sulphur smoke outside K-96 and Rock, George's Car Wash Station 18.
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E Central Ave, Wichita, KS 67208
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews investigated a report of apparent smoke near K-96 and Rock Road by a local car wash. Engine 18 determined the source to be steam from the facility, and no fire was found. In a separate call, responders assisted an elderly resident who reportedly fell and sustained a head injury at a residence on North Payne Street.

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