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Heating system burning dust causes smell in house sitter's home, Allentown PA

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Near Washington St, Allentown, PA 18102

A house sitter noticed a strange smell in a home near Washington St. Medics found no fire or hazardous materials. The smell was caused by dust burning off the heating system for the first time this season.

Audio|Source: Lehigh County Fire and Northampton County Fire Tac-5
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Transcript:
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near Washington St, Crushing North Fair, north number 5th.
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With the medics ALS chestman.
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47, command.
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Yeah,
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the caller's a house sitter, first night in the house.
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New smell, but there's nothing going on here, no propane,
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or anything like that. It's most likely just dust on the heating system burning off for the first time of the season.
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So, here's show is clear and available.

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Near Washington St, Allentown, PA 18102
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