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Columbus, MN

Chemical explosion and fire alarm reported at house 

audio iconFire & Arson
Potomac St NE, Columbus, MN
Audio|Source: Anoka County Police and Fire
00:28

Transcript:
The (name withheld) exited the store, gave the merch back but did not come back in. Black (name withheld), black T-shirt, gray backpack, would like them trespass? Copy. 1743. 1543. 25403, Potomac Street. A caller advising some sort of chemical, possibly exploded in the house. There's also (name withheld) with scissors in his hands. The fire alarms are sounding will get fire started.

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