Chemical odor causes eye irritation near Portage Rd, Portage MI
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Responders investigated a chemical or metal burning odor near Portage Road and East Centre Avenue that caused eye irritation. No medical attention was required.
Audio|Heard on: Kalamazoo County Fire and MSP District 5
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Transcript:
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This will be a special for Portage 12.3 at latitude 42,
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7A42 Portage Road.
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Reporti is advising some type of a chemical or metal burning smell is causing their eyes to burn.
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As you were out there last night, reference a carbon monoxide test.
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They're requesting a test for other chemicals that could be present.
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No medical attentions needed.
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Across street will be East Centre Avenue, clear at 1041.
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Location mentioned:
Portage Rd & E Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49002
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