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Overheated Sump Pump Caused Odor
2618 W 44th St
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- Firefighters in Minneapolis responded to an electrical burning odor at a residence on W 44th St, discovering smoldering wires caused by an overheated sump pump. The power was shut down, and the situation was safely managed without any reported injuries.
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A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2618 W 44th St.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2618 W 44th St.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2618 W 44th St.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2618 W 44th St.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 2618 W 44th St.
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MFD 1 · Oct 12, 4:59PM · 0:25
Dispatch, Engine 28 on 44th. This was an overheated sump pump. Sump pump shot, shut down. Maintenance was left a message and tenants are going to continue to call maintenance. Received Engine 28, this is an overheated sump pump. Sump pump is shut down. Maintenance was informed. 1657.
MFD 1 · Oct 12, 4:36PM · 0:17
Dispatch, Engine 28. On 44th, we arrived, investigated, and found some smoldering wires and a pipe chase. Shut down the power, and we're going to extinguish and try to get a hold of maintenance.
MFD 1 · Oct 12, 4:19PM · 0:28
Engine 28 for an unknown odor, color report smelling, a burning odor they think is possibly electrical in nature, 2618 West 44th Street, MAP 228 Alpha. Engine 28 for a odor of something burning, possibly electrical, there's no smoke or flame seen, and best access is through the alley at 2618 West 44th Street, MAP 228 Alpha at 1619.
