Smoke and mysterious powder found in multifamily building, Waldorf MD


Caller reports smoke odor and black substance coming from vents in a multifamily building near Herlock Place. Caller and her dog have gastrointestinal illness symptoms. Caller found an unknown powder and collected it, raising concern about hazardous materials.
Audio|Source: Charles County Fire & EMS
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Transcript:
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near Herlock Place, the permit 12-04.
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Odor of smoke in a multifamily, intrepany 3, endchapony 12, truck 1, squad 2, northside battalion she's alerted to respond on 10 alpha 3[1], 912.
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32 and 3.
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32, 10 alpha 3[1].
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Depending to engine 32, this caller isn't really sure what she has.
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She and her dog are both sick with gastrointestinal issues.
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There is something black coming out of the vents.
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She has found a powder and put it in a bag.
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Do you want me to turn this into a hazmat[2]?
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10 alpha 3: Fire/EMS Operations Channel
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hazmat: Hazardous Materials Incident
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Location mentioned:
Near HurLock Pl, Waldorf, MD 20601
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