Odor of burning plastic reported in large commercial building, Charles Town WV
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An odor of burning plastic was reported inside a large commercial building near Maple Tree Drive. There were no visible flames or smoke, and all occupants were evacuated for safety.
Audio|Heard on: Jefferson County Fire, Rescue and EMS
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01:32
Transcript:
00:00
Box 400, indoor odor investigation.
00:11
Box 400, engine company for indoor investigation,
00:15
near Maple Tree Drive, cross street Willow Spring Drive.
00:24
There's a utility for in Route 2.
00:27
Utility 4 and Route 2.
00:31
Utility 4 in Route with 2.
00:34
There's a utility form.
00:38
Good.
00:39
Go again, place of engine form.
00:42
Thank you.
00:44
Okay.
00:47
Can you give me some.
00:48
I'll hold them.
00:49
Okay, it's down here.
00:55
There's a strong smell of burning plastic.
00:58
The governor building 40,000 square feet, no flames, no smoke, everyone's evacuated.
01:05
We're going.
01:06
Engine Company for response check.
01:24
Zone 400,
01:27
Box 400 adding Engine Company 2 Indoor Investigation near Maple Tree Drive.
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Location mentioned:
Maple Tree Dr, Charles Town, WV 25414
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