Gas odor prompts evacuation at Durham apartments, Durham NC
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a gas odor at Moorhead Hills Apartments near Cobb Street in Durham. The building was evacuated after reports of a propane smell, believed to be linked to an HVAC issue. One occupant unable to evacuate was assisted by responders. Hazmat and fire units investigated and determined the odor was residual, requiring ventilation and mechanical follow-up.
Audio|Heard on: Durham City Fire
Listen to dispatch call
07:26
Transcript:
00:00
So Charlie wants an engine.
00:01
Well, we do have a strong smell of gas in the front lobby.
00:05
We're bumping our meter now.
00:07
We'll be going to investigate.
00:09
We're also going to start making sure we get everybody out of these apartments for the time being.
00:14
Okay.
00:17
I've only got one hazmat unit,
00:19
one hazmat engine and a hazmat truck.
00:21
You want me to go ahead and level this up?
00:25
Acknowledged, yes sir.
00:29
Communications from command, you copy? Go ahead and level this up.
00:42
Gas leak or odor, Moorhead Hills Apartments, near Cobb Street.
00:56
Moorhead Hills Apartments, near Cobb Street, cross of Willard Street and South Duke Street.
01:23
Command all units responding.
01:24
When you arrive, that's on Cobb Street.
01:37
This is Engine Two A shift.
01:39
They came here last night.
01:41
Said there was a propane tank leaking in the kitchen.
01:43
The propane tank was removed and it's currently outside.
01:47
Obviously we've still got an odor so we're going to head to the kitchen to investigate.
01:51
Okay, did they have the propane tank in there this morning?
01:59
This morning that was probably about 2 o'clock or so.
02:08
Once three gets here, they're pulling up.
02:11
I'll let them go ahead with the meters and then between the two of y'all, y'all make a determination.
02:18
Central three is on scene.
02:28
Battalion four, confirm status.
02:41
Battalion four, you can clear too.
02:47
Copy. Thank you.
04:43
Hazmat 13 is on scene.
04:44
Second due hazmat truck.
04:54
Command from Engine Three.
05:00
This is probably going to be HVAC related.
05:05
We're going to have to just isolate and get a mechanic or medics out here.
05:43
MVC Pleasant Drive and South Miami Boulevard.
06:02
I don't think there's any gas for this building.
06:13
This would be residual from the smoke.
06:32
Engine three from ladder two, are you going to need our fans up there?
06:37
Yeah, we're going to need some fans.
06:47
Communications to command.
06:55
The building, but we did get a call from someone in room 314 stating that she just had hip surgery and she was unable to vacate the room.
07:13
314.
07:17
Copy. We're at 314.
07:19
Squad, can y’all check on that individual and make sure that there's no smell in that area?
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Location mentioned:
Broad St, Durham, NC 27705
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