Gas line leak after construction strike in Marriottsville, Eldersburg MD
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a gas line was struck near Blacksmith Drive in Marriottsville, Maryland, causing an active leak that spread into a storm drain. Fire and hazmat crews, including multiple county engines, responded to control the situation and secure the area.
Audio|Heard on: Carroll County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Transcript:
00:00
Hazmat alarm 1219, Howard Engine 31 alerted.
00:04
Complete the assignment for a gas line struck near Blacksmith Drive.
00:11
840.
00:16
124 is on scene staging at Ridge and Blacksmith.
00:18
We'll be out investigating.
00:21
20 by 44.
00:26
Chief 12-1's arrived.
00:30
12-1.
00:35
12-1 Carroll, contact BGE.
00:38
I've got an active leak at location.
00:42
Chief 12-140.
00:48
12, Carroll, I have command.
00:50
142, when you arrive,
00:52
go past 124 and come in the opposite direction.
01:01
4,
01:05
come in the opposite direction.
01:11
Howard County Engine 31 is en route with four.
01:19
You're responding to near Blacksmith Drive.
01:22
They have an active gas line leak.
01:24
Two twelve one has command.
01:29
Frederick County Medical Alarm 1524, Engine 12 alerted staffing assist to Medic 19 on the scene requesting.
01:38
14004 East Annapolis Court, injured from a fall, non-Bravo 845.
01:47
Engine 1202.
01:51
Engine 12, non-Bravo 847.
01:58
For Blacksmith Drive, Command B Union wants to know if the gas is blowing.
02:04
It appears that they've pierced the line beneath the road.
02:09
It smells like it's coming out of a sewer system.
02:12
It's actively leaking into the storm drain.
02:19
Command, you have Howard Engine 31 also on the assignment.
02:28
I'm direct.
02:29
124, block that entrance down there.
02:35
Howard Engine 31 to command.
02:45
Man, go ahead, Howard.
02:48
Chief, we're going to come in from Wrangles unless you want us to come in from a different way.
02:55
That's fine. Just come on up to Blacksmith.
02:58
You'll be down there with 124.
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:
Blacksmith Dr, Marriottsville, MD 21104
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