Chemical odor prompts evacuation at Walgreens, Colchester CT
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a potential chemical odor at a Walgreens location on Broadway in Colchester. Several people reported symptoms, and the store was evacuated as a precaution while fire and medical teams investigated the source.
Audio|Heard on: New London CT Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Colchester Fire, ambulance is needed for an odor investigation involving people with symptoms near Walgreens on Broadway.
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QV Car 20 is responding to Walgreens.
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Responding now.
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A paramedic is requested; at least one person is experiencing shortness of breath.
00:17
They mention a similar issue occurred recently.
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They report an egg-like smell affecting people in the pharmacy area.
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The manager has been advised to evacuate the entire store.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Broadway St, Colchester, CT 06415
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