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Odd smell reported in Arlington, Foggy Bottom

August 16, 2011 - 10:06 pm
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Reports of a strong sulfur odor are coming in from Arlington to Foggy Bottom.

D.C. Fire officials say tests for hazardous materials have come back negative. Fire officials “believe Army Corps of Engineers drained a catch basin, resulting in stink.”

D.C. Fire and Arlington Fire officials say they are getting calls about the smell. Fire officials are working with D.C. Water to determine where the odor is coming from and early on suspeced a drain basin in Georgetown.

 

Am I the only one who thinks foggy bottom smells weird right now? #gwuless than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Retweet ReplyDnewman
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Did anybody else pick up a sulfur-like smell in Arlington tonight?less than a minute ago via TweetDeck Favorite Retweet ReplyArlington News
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Why does Arlington smell like sulfur/rotten eggs? Gross. @ARLnowDOTcomless than a minute ago via UberSocial for BlackBerry Favorite Retweet ReplyKatie
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