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Atchison senior facility odor leads to evacuation, firefighter response

(KAIR)--Atchison firefighters, Sunday evening, responded to a report of a gas odor at an assisted living facility, with Atchison Fire Chief Patrick Weishaar saying no leak was found and no injuries were reported.

Weishaar, in a release, says crews were called around 7:50 Sunday evening to 1301 North 4th Street, the Homestead Assisted Living Facility, formerly Vintage Park, where they found staff in the process of evacuating residents as a precaution.

Weishaar says crews traced the odor to a gas stove, but no active gas leaks were detected, and monitoring equipment confirmed there were no dangerous readings inside the facility. Firefighters used ventilation fans to clear the odor, and residents were able to return safely.

Weishaar, in the release, commended facility staff for their quick actions and adherence to safety protocols.

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