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Responders in the area of 5th and Oak St SE on a report of gas smell or odor. They say they will be shutting down some roads due to a significant smell.
Starting HAZMAT response.
11:25
Responders in the area of 5th and Oak St SE on a report of gas smell or odor. They say they will be shutting down some roads due to a significant smell.
Starting HAZMAT response.
11:25
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Buildings are being evacuated, including Williams Arena. 11:35
"Large petroleum spill detected in the sewer."
Making its way into campus.
AGAIN.
#UMN
Buildings are being evacuated, including Williams Arena. 11:35
"Large petroleum spill detected in the sewer."
Making its way into campus.
AGAIN.
#UMN
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Responders recommending people stay away from all manhole covers near the area.
11:39
Responders recommending people stay away from all manhole covers near the area.
11:39
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Responders report strong smell of gas in the tunnels east of Williams Arena. 11:52
Responders report strong smell of gas in the tunnels east of Williams Arena. 11:52
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Manhole covers are being monitored up to 18th and Como and down to Oak and Washington.
Manhole covers are being monitored up to 18th and Como and down to Oak and Washington.
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High readings of CO and readings of 800 VOC at 17th to 18th on University Ave SE, and moving westbound, per responders.
Calling a Third Alarm on this incident. 12:09
High readings of CO and readings of 800 VOC at 17th to 18th on University Ave SE, and moving westbound, per responders.
Calling a Third Alarm on this incident. 12:09
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The fraternities are being evacuated.
UMPD has a "lack of staffing" to be able to assist.
The fraternities are being evacuated.
UMPD has a "lack of staffing" to be able to assist.
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Strong gas smell in Raising Cane's, evacuating.
Strong gas smell in Raising Cane's, evacuating.
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IC recommending that responders check to make sure fire rigs are not parked over manhole covers. 12:29
IC recommending that responders check to make sure fire rigs are not parked over manhole covers. 12:29
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On 15th Ave SE:
Readings of 800 VOC and 25 ppm [CO] between University Ave and 4th St SE.
On 15th Ave SE:
Readings of 800 VOC and 25 ppm [CO] between University Ave and 4th St SE.
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All buildings south of University from Oak to 1725 have been evacuated, including:
McNamara
Cook Hall
Aquatic Center
All buildings south of University from Oak to 1725 have been evacuated, including:
McNamara
Cook Hall
Aquatic Center
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Minneapolis Fire Dept, U of MN PD, Public Work Sewer, Met Council, Bay West and City Sewer and Water, Minneapolis PD on scene monitoring and working to mitigate the scene.
Minneapolis Fire Dept, U of MN PD, Public Work Sewer, Met Council, Bay West and City Sewer and Water, Minneapolis PD on scene monitoring and working to mitigate the scene.
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You're welcome ☺️
You're welcome ☺️
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Responders are beginning a sewer "flush."
Responders are beginning a sewer "flush."
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From a follower at 3:30 pm. who reports manhole covers were off from Rollins to E Hennepin.
MFD confirms over air that they are monitoring and flushing the system via manholes.
From a follower at 3:30 pm. who reports manhole covers were off from Rollins to E Hennepin.
MFD confirms over air that they are monitoring and flushing the system via manholes.
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MFD has given the "all clear." They said in a press conference that they have no idea where the gas is coming from.
MFD has given the "all clear." They said in a press conference that they have no idea where the gas is coming from.
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