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Hazmat Called to Investigate 'unusual smell' in Downtown L.A.

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Something stinks in Downtown, and a HazMat team has been called in to check it out, according to KTLA. The smell has been reported in the area of Olive Street near Venice Boulevard, but the source has yet to be determined. To be safe, a few patients have been evacuated from the Eisner Pediatric & Family Medical Center, which is in the area of investigation. People are being advised to stay away until authorities can determine if the odor poses a health risk.

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