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Apparent steam mistaken for fire near West Thomas St

Heard on: Marathon County Fire Departments
04:02
00:00
Structure fire.
audio iconFire & Arson
S 5th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of a possible structure fire near West Thomas Street between South Fourth and South Fifth Avenue in Wausau. After investigation, responders determined the smoke was actually steam from a laundromat vent, and there was no active fire. All units were cleared to return.

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