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Odor in townhouse traced to hot water heater

Heard on: Howard County Police, Fire and EMS
03:52
00:00
Nine one, Eric.
audio iconFire & Arson
Edward Hill Road & Talbot Dr, Ilchester, MD 21043
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Fire crews responded to a report of a burning odor and possible gas leak at a three-story end-unit townhouse near Talbot Drive and Edward Hill Road in Ilchester, Maryland. Units investigated the building inside and out. They did not find any gas leak or smoke. The smell was traced to a hot water heater thermostat that was causing a slight burning odor. One engine stayed to complete the check, and the other units returned to service.

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