Fire and possible furnace explosion at Valley Street residence, Minerva OH
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Fire & ArsonFirefighters responded to a possible furnace explosion at a residence near Valley Street in Minerva, Ohio. Occupants were evacuated and crews investigated the scene where a furnace explosion and a gunpowder smell in the basement were reported.
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Transcript:
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Section 1, engine 4, respond to near Valley Street,
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structure fire en route for a possible furnace explosion.
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Engine 1, Engine 4,
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responded near Valley Street, pretrial fire en route for a possible spoiler explosion.
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Requesting you join.
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Special Medic 1 dispatch.
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Dispatch.
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Can you a medic one on the air.
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Control engine runs the route.
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We're out 1326.
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They're requesting to use the Great Trail Chamber.
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I'm sorry to repeat.
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They are requesting that you use the Great Trail District's channels.
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Chief ones on scene, residents advising, it smells like the furnace blew up, and a gunpowder odor in the basement.
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Ray 3 is on scene.
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Control engine 1 is on scene.
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Nothing drawn.
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We're investigating.
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Occupants are out.
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Clear. Unseen is the investigation.
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I'm sure told back in quarters.
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Location mentioned:
Valley St, Minerva, OH 44657
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