Smoke smell found in Hutchinson post office basement, Hutchinson MN


Firefighters responded to a strong smell of smoke in the basement of the Hutchinson Post Office near Main Street South. The building was evacuated as a precaution. Fire crews confirmed smoke presence but found no visible flames.
Audio|Source: McLeod County Public Safety
02:15
Transcript:
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McLeod, the 2,200 units, Hutchinson Fire Department.
00:02
For a smell of smoke in the basement at the Hutchinson Post Office, near Main Street South, we are evacuating the building.
00:10
Again, for a smell of smoke in the basement at the Hutchinson Post Office, near Main Street South, you'll be on ML3 for the calls, have your page is 5025.
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That's Chief One McLeod.
00:19
I copy the page, smoke at the base, end of the post office.
00:22
You can show me out, switch it in NL3.
00:25
1525. How's chief on the cloud? You can show me on scene at the post office.
00:32
1527. 1642 Marshall.
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1642, go ahead.
00:35
I'll be 107 to me.
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107, 1520.
00:37
Steve, 444, Marshall?
00:38
Steve, 444.
00:39
How about 10-7[1]? How good night?
00:40
10-7[1], 1530.
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...engine 2 to McLeodickland.
00:43
You can show us in route, Hutchinson Post Office.
00:45
Command copies, injured two-year-out.
00:48
Nothing showing.
00:49
We've got a masonry building.
00:51
There is a strong smell of smoke in the basement, everybody's out of the basement.
00:55
Approach in front of my vehicle, there's a direct access to the basement from there by the loading dock.
01:02
Edge 2 copies.
01:03
Let's engine 2 to McLeodden.
01:04
Fannie Control is on scene.
01:05
On scene, the 1532.
01:07
Command copies, engine 2 is on scene.
01:09
Just come in with a tick and water can right now.
01:11
Engine 2 copies, tick and water can.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-7: Out of Service
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Location mentioned:
Hutchinson, MN 55350
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