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Heard on: Jackson MO Public Works Group Calls · 2 days ago
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Report of a strong electrical smell, burning types.
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MICU area.
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Smoke odor investigated at VA Medical Center

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to the VA Medical Center on Linwood Boulevard in Kansas City after reports of a strong electrical and smoky odor. The smell appeared to originate near the Freedom Tower’s upper floors during fire pump testing. Staff confirmed testing of equipment was underway, and no active fire was reported at the time.

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Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64128
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