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Griffith Fire Units and officers were dispatched to 1713 N Arbogast for a report of heavy smoke coming from the building. Ofc. Carney arrived on scene and advised the smoke was actually steam being ejected from the building by running dryers. Griffith fire units confirmed the finding of Ofc. Carney and all personnel

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