Possible gas or nitrogen tank leak near nuclear engineering building, Berkeley CA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible gas or nitrogen tank leak inside the Nuclear Engineering Division building near Ridge Road in Berkeley. Firefighters coordinated access and checked for white fumes coming from the tank. Officers and hazmat teams investigated the situation inside the building but had not found any visible issues at the time of the report.
Audio|Heard on: Alameda CA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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04:52
Transcript:
00:00
2011 from the time.
00:01
I just confirm access point will be closer to the ridge roadside, is that correct?
00:09
The R be advised that the tank was located inside the building in the Nuclear Engineering Division, which is a side exit that's a blue door on the ridge roadside.
00:21
It's unknown what the best access point to gain entry into the building is.
00:26
We can call the RP back.
00:29
Are you going?
00:31
We're going.
00:32
If I'm. Copy.
00:37
Isman too? Is that you behind me?
00:41
Negative engine two.
00:43
I'm not sure where we're going to access this from.
00:45
We're in the right area, just not sure which one the nuclear building is.
00:50
I've got to get to the map.
00:53
We're looking at you.
00:55
You guys responding to the house...
00:58
It's out of the tank, sorry, unknown what side?
01:01
Ridge Road and we'll stage out on Ridge until we can get the best access to win.
01:08
Command 11, go ahead and show Panion 8, Engine 2,
01:11
92, EMS2 at team.
01:13
I'm going to establish Ridge and I see and we'll keep all units on Command 11 for now.
01:22
Can we get access from Ridge Road at this point and all units stage off Ridge.
01:27
You're establishing Ridge I see and keep on Command 11.
01:31
I've met two or three.
01:34
Copy.
01:36
Bridge I see 2.11?
01:41
Where did I see?
01:44
Sure.
01:47
Call back to the RPC said that the best access to a street for the trash is a printed and it's and the tank inside the
02:00
It was about 5 to 10 feet wide, unknown the height,
02:05
and the gallon size.
02:07
And our RP advise you was sent a picture by a friend with white fumes coming out the top.
02:15
And if it's just gas versus a crowd tank.
02:20
Really? I see for one of the entertainment.
02:23
Go ahead.
02:27
We're on the main level of answering now with UCPD.
02:30
They let us into the hall.
02:31
They don't have any further info so that this call was transferred them by BPD.
02:37
So we're just on the main floor taking a look around now.
02:39
We don't see anything yet.
02:42
All right. We'll go ahead and have you visit Dave Scudman.
02:45
You're getting an identifier for now.
02:47
Let me know if you need any additional resources to grab multiple force.
02:54
Copy that.
02:55
I copy all that.
02:56
Thank you. We're meeting with UCPD now I'm trying to get a better access point.
03:01
Copy.
03:03
Ridge SC, engine four is on scene.
03:07
Engine two.
03:08
I see on trailer.
03:11
Yes.
03:14
Did that UCPD officer have an idea where the nitrogen tanks are?
03:19
No, no info yet, and we're just making a block and we'll be running to a hedge area in a second.
03:26
Yeah, I'm located in what appears to be an alley that goes between Hearst and Ridge.
03:32
There are garbage shoots here.
03:35
This may be what dispatch is referring to as the access point.
03:41
We're coming up on you right now.
03:44
Ridge I see from Inger 4.
03:47
Go ahead.
03:50
We're located on the bridge side.
03:52
Do you use the stature or meet up with you guys?
03:56
I'll go ahead and hold there.
03:57
The directions for access aren't very clear, so we're looking further into this.
04:02
Once we get a location, we'll come up with a better game plan.
04:06
It's just four copies.
04:10
Ridge I.C. from Engine 2.
04:12
UCPD has some info.
04:14
We're walking in that direction now.
04:17
We're in between Jacobs and Esmery right now, making our way towards the side entrance of Etcheverry.
04:23
Okay.
04:27
I see Hazmat 2 is going to stay John first.
04:33
Okay.
04:35
Hazmet 2 from IC.
04:38
You got Freddy looking up what we need to take care of to mitigate this, I assume?
04:45
I just want to get eyes on it, to see what it actually is.
04:49
If it's nitrogen only,
04:52
or it's something different.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Etcheverry Hall, Hearst Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709
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