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Gas leak sparks evacuation at Council Bluffs home, Council Bluffs IA

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/29/2025 03:41 PM

Elmwood Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Fire and EMS respond to a strong natural gas odor inside a Council Bluffs home, with a caller unable to shut off the gas who evacuated safely.

Audio|Source: Council Bluffs Fire and EMS

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Transcript:

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Engine 61, possible natural gas leak, near Elmwood Drive.

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Engine 61, possible natural gas leak, near Elmwood Drive, timeout, 1728.

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Engine 61, possible natural gas leak, near Elmwood Drive, engine 61, possible natural gas leak, near Elmwood Drive, timeout, 1728.

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But engine 61 showing her out zone 610, near Elmwood Drive.

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Caller states a strong smell of natural gas inside a residence.

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She attempted to turn the gas off.

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She's unable to.

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She is exiting the residence at this time,

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near Elmwood Drive.

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Elmwood Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

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