Investigating lingering smoke odor at university area, Fort Myers FL


Fire units responded to a smoke odor near Academic Village Road at a university. The smell had persisted for several days. After investigation, no active fire or injuries were found. Emergency medical services were cleared from the scene.
Audio|Source: Lee County and Cape Coral Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Medic 25 and ladder 53, medical, at near Academic Village Road, respond on dispatch 3, medic 25 and ladder 53.
00:17
Engine 13, if you guys would come in and investigate, there is a smell of smoke.
00:24
It's been going on for a few days ago.
00:29
I don't know, I'd go with negative structure fire at this time, but I need help on investigation.
00:48
ETA the landing zone.
00:53
ETA one minute, just hold on your work.
01:00
I think they're taking on same as well.
01:07
Control, engine 151.
01:13
And John 11 is on, see ya.
01:18
Turning to quarters.
01:20
Simon Street, returning, 925.
01:27
All incoming units except engine 13 and Tiller 11, we're going to go ahead and clear you. This has been going on a couple days, and we just need a couple units to investigate.
01:36
I believe we can clear EMS because I don't think we have any injuries.
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Location mentioned:
Academic Village Rd, Florida Gulf Coast University, FL 33965
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