Investigation finds no gas leak near castle rock business, Castle Rock CO
Fire & ArsonUnits responded to a reported odor near Unit 440 at Johnston and Murphy in Castle Rock. Firefighters checked gas meters, propane cylinders, and the rooftop area but found no gas leaks or odors. The business owner reported no recent odor problems. The incident was turned over to security after investigation.
Audio|Source: Douglas and Elbert County Fire Districts
03:34
Transcript:
00:00
I checked the alleyway, all the meters back here, several of them.
00:05
The only slight odor that we got was at Unit 440 near Johnston and Murphy.
00:13
We did spray all the meter fittings with soapy water.
00:17
We weren't able to locate anything, but maybe it's worth passing on to Black Hills.
00:23
There are also about 14 propane cylinders in a cage and I have one on a forklift, but I don't have any odor coming from that area.
00:35
Command copies.
00:37
Any recommendation to get up on the roof based on smelling something around 440?
00:45
Yes, we certainly can take a look for you.
00:47
I have a firefighter on the roof right now for a repair, so I'm happy to go up there.
00:54
I can take a peek above 440 where the odor was detected.
00:59
Yes, I think that would be prudent.
01:01
I don't think we need the whole 4 and 5, just that general area would be good.
01:06
I don't think any rooftop units are causing issues.
01:12
Hi, time enough.
01:19
Command safety, engine 39 is going interior at 440,
01:25
and Medic 151 is still available for you.
01:30
I copy that.
01:31
Engine 39 is entering Unit 440,
01:35
and we'll hold Medic 151 on deck.
01:43
Command, Medic 151.
01:46
Go ahead. Okay,
01:49
I'm going to send you a couple of fans with Medic 1.
01:54
You can use those for checking the meters if you'd like.
02:00
Okay, I think that would be helpful in and around those meters.
02:04
We're on the roof in that area and I don't have any odors.
02:09
Coming on engine 39.
02:13
Engine 39.
02:17
We've looked through 440.
02:19
There's no odor.
02:20
Business owner is content and has not smelled any odor for several months.
02:25
Denies any complaints or problems.
02:30
Command copies, thanks for checking.
02:32
We'll bring you guys back up.
02:34
Cool 501 just investigating the rooftop around that area, then we'll turn it back over to security.
02:44
39 copies.
02:50
Command Medic 151.
02:53
I'm getting zero readings on the gas meters in the alley.
03:02
Medic 151 command copies.
03:04
No readings on the meters in the house.
03:12
Okay, 1151 we're coming off the roof with no sense of odor.
03:19
Coin 131 command copies.
03:22
I'll get off channel.
03:24
Feel comfortably.
03:25
We checked everything.
03:27
Safety is advised,
03:30
security.
03:32
As you return to your rig, you can return to service.
Disclaimer:
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Location mentioned:
Factory Shops Blvd, Castle Rock, CO 80108
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