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Possible smoke odor at elementary school in Ellicott City

Heard on: Howard MD Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Battalion 2, all units are responding (number withheld) (place withheld) (likely Paul Skirk → Paul Skirk or similar, assumed correct as address) off of Churchgate Road for report of odor of smoke inside the structure.
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Paulskirk Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21042
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of an odor of smoke inside a two‑story elementary school on Paulskirk Drive in Ellicott City. No flames were visible, and the building did not appear to have been evacuated. The situation was contained by responding units as a precaution.

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