Burning smell reported at dollar general store, Bald Knob AR
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Fire & ArsonAn employee at the Dollar General store near Highway Avenue in Bald Knob reported smelling something burning through the vents. The heater was off and no flames or smoke were seen.
Audio|Heard on: Bald Knob Fire
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Transcript:
00:00
Attention, Bald Knob Fire Department, Ballmont Fire Department.
00:03
Need your route to near Highway Avenue.
00:06
Near Highway Avenue.
00:07
It's going to be the Dollar General.
00:09
The caller is an employee who stated they could smell something burning coming through the vents.
00:14
The heater is not on.
00:15
Also, no visible flames or smoke.
00:33
Attention, Ball Nile Power Department.
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Bald Knob Fire Department.
00:36
Need your route to near Highway Avenue.
00:40
Near Highway Avenue.
00:41
It's going to be the Dollar General.
00:42
Caller is an employee.
00:44
Stated that they can smell something burning coming through the vents.
00:47
They did advise the heater was not on.
00:48
No visible flames or smoke.
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Location mentioned:
US-167, Bald Knob, AR 72010
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