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Fire units investigate diesel odor near King St

Heard on: Rockport Fire
05:11
00:00
Rockport Control to Rockport Fire.
audio iconFire & Arson
King St & Forest St, Rockport, MA 01966
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Rockport responded to multiple reports of a strong diesel smell across King Street, Forest Street, and Back Beach areas. The odor was possibly coming from a parked train engine emitting smoke. Units checked nearby locations, including Sandy Bay Estates, as at least one caller reported feeling unwell due to the odor. The source appeared limited to the nearby train area and posed no apparent immediate hazard.

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