Chemical odor traced to open tank valve in Mexico, MO, Mexico MO


Police responded to a strong chemical odor at a location near 8th and 700 in Mexico, Missouri. Officers found a tank with a slightly open valve causing the odor, closed it, and checked other tanks to ensure safety. They attempted to contact the property owner about the issue.
Audio|Source: Audrain County Missouri Public Safety
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Transcript:
00:00
I'm out at location near 8th and 700 with an anhydrous odor.
00:06
You can hold my status.
00:08
(Name withheld), you might just status check me.
00:11
Okay, I'll do.
00:12
8. Oh, Jane?
00:14
8-7-7.
00:15
That one had a similar sheet to the one that was at the last place.
00:21
The valve was slightly open.
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I've closed it off.
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Ridgie, will you be clear remaining on scene?
00:26
I'm still looking at all the other tanks on scene.
00:28
Richard. Five steps.
00:29
Joe to 13 and 25 status.
00:32
Stable. Copy stable, 2314.
00:35
If we'll have a call back.
00:41
Report. Okay, it's on 700.
00:42
877. Audrey, do you have a contact number for this location?
00:55
If you do, then you contact them and let them know that the odor is very strong.
01:00
I did locate one tank that had the valve slightly open.
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The 1325 status.
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Location mentioned:
Mexico, MO 65265
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