Generator at post office emits smoke but no fire, Columbus WI


A generator at the Columbus Post Office was emitting gray and black smoke and making unusual noise. There were no flames and the generator has now shut off.
Audio|Source: Columbia and Sauk Counties Public Safety
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This will be for a generator that is smoking gray and some black smokes near South Dickason Blvd, the Columbus Post Office near West Harrison Street and West Prairie Street.
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Again, near South Dickason Blvd, the post office is going to be in the parking lot near the post office and the bank generator that is working hard, making a lot more noise than it used to do.
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It is smoking gray and black smoke.
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No flames at this time.
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Time pages 0642.
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Columbia County to Columbus Fire, this is a second page for the generator that is smoking in Columbia County to Columbus Fire.
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Second page near South Dickason Blvd, the post office near West Harrison Street and West Prairie Street for a generator that was working hard making a lot more noise and was smoking gray and black smoke.
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At this time with law enforcement on the team they are advising it is no longer smoking, no flames and it has turned off.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Dickason Blvd, Columbus, WI 53925
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