Firefighters had to use PFAS-free foam to contain the underground fire that led to the evacuation of the Reibold Building on Wednesday.
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News Center 7 previously reported that just before 1 p.m. on Wednesday Dayton police and fire were called to the 100 block of South Main Street for reports of smoke and flames.
Upon arrival firefighters found smoke coming from an underground electrical vault near the intersection of Main Street and E. Fifth Street.
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AES was required to the scene to shut down power in the surrounding areas, according to a spokesperson for the Dayton Fire Department.
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