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Gas leak reported at Jefferson School prompts evacuation, Wheaton IL

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Wheaton, IL

A gas leak was reported inside Jefferson School in Wheaton, Illinois. Authorities requested evacuation due to the gas odor. Two classrooms also had an unusual maple syrup smell, which might be connected to the gas leak.

Audio|Source: DuComm Fire Dispatch and Ops (All)
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Gas leak inside, District 384, near North Hazelton Avenue, Wheaton, Battalion 38, Engine 37, Medib 38, Tower 38, Jefferson School, Cross Street of South Hazleton Avenue and Manchester Road.
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Defiant 38 responding.
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Let's receive.
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38. The time 38 circum? Go ahead.
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Do you guys want them to start evacuating for this gas leak? Absolutely.
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Okay, thank you.
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So it looks like it's not my gas outside this morning.
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Now it smells like maple syrup in two of the classrooms.
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They think it might be related.
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Rooms 211, 215.

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