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Heard on: Howard County Police, Fire and EMS · 16 hours ago
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(number withheld) Painted Cup for the smell of gas coming from the caller's garage at (number withheld) .
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Third permit key, truck seven out.
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Fire crews investigate gas odor near Painted Cup

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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a report of a gas smell coming from a garage in the area of Painted Cup, Columbia. Upon investigation, crews determined the odor likely originated from construction materials rather than a gas leak. The home was checked and all responding units were cleared from the scene.

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Painted Cup, Columbia, MD 21044
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