Chemical odor in home causes illness in residents, Montgomery County VA


Emergency responders were called to a residence near Perman Road in Blacksburg, Virginia due to a strong chemical odor inside the home. Residents, including an infant, experienced nausea and burning sensations in their nostrils. The family has evacuated the house, and the source of the odor was not outside.
Audio|Source: Blacksburg Rescue Dispatch
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NRV, Blacksburg Fire,
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Blackburg Rescue, Units respond for GASLEC, near Perman Road,
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near Perman Road,
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cross streets Colbank Hollow,
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Ballard Court operate,
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BFD1 and BRS1.
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HunterV, Rescue 53.
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Rescue 53 will be responding. Rescue 53 will be responding.
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For a gas leak from the home RP advise, there's a very strong chemical smell that's inside the house. No smell from outdoors.
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She does a vibe they are outside.
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They're complaining and feeling nauseous, burning their nostrils.
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Four-month-old infant that seems to be doing okay. They've also took... that male infant outside as well.
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Sick, nauseous, and busy is what they're doing at this time.
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Ten four, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Ballard Ct, Virginia 24060
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