Fire crews investigate odor in Lewiston building, Lewiston ME
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire and emergency crews in Lewiston responded to a report of a strong odor in a multi-story residential building near Holman Street. The caller reported eye irritation, and responders investigated for possible hazardous fumes. No one was injured, and no abnormal readings were found on meters.
Audio|Heard on: Auburn and Lewiston Fire and EMS
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05:54
Transcript:
00:00
Boston Engine Seven, Engine Seven to near Horton Street for a strange odor in the home.
00:16
Copy, no one sick or injured.
00:17
(name withheld)'s son came home about twenty-seven minutes ago.
00:22
They noticed an odor possibly coming from the third floor, causing eye irritation.
00:27
Again, they did not want medical assistance.
00:29
Caller's name is (name withheld).
00:42
There was a vapor or something similar, and he felt irritation in his eyes.
00:46
We did not want an ambulance.
01:00
I just talked to (number withheld).
01:03
I think it was operator error.
01:27
This is Engine Seven for a full response near Holman Street.
01:30
Caller reports eyes burning.
01:40
Three-story residential building.
02:50
Upon arrival, units to check the basement with meters for readings.
02:56
We are checking floors two and three.
03:16
Ladder one on scene, assuming Horton Street command.
03:47
Update: spoke to first-floor tenant.
03:56
No readings detected at this time.
04:10
Engine four on scene.
05:24
Divisions one, two, and three all clear.
05:27
Nothing evident on the meter.
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Location mentioned:
Horton St, Lewiston, ME 04240
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