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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 Image
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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
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Responders recommending people stay away from all manhole covers near the area.

11:39
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Buffalo Wild Wings evacuated.

Mass evacuation of #UMN buildings is underway. 11:41
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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. Image
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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
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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.
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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. Image
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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. Image
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You're welcome ☺️ Image
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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. Image
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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. Image

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