Tree falls on home causing possible gas leak, Evansville IN
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Vanderburgh County responded to a residence near Boonville-New Harmony Road after a tree reportedly fell on a house. The occupants heard hissing sounds and were unsure if it was a gas leak. Firefighters later confirmed a large gas leak near the property's meter and also addressed nearby wires that were sparking due to downed limbs. No visible damage was initially observed, and all residents were advised to stay outside for safety.
Audio|Heard on: Vanderburgh County Fire
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04:4
Transcript:
00:00
All right, Vanderburgh County Fire for an investigation near Boonville-New Harmony Road for Battalion 4, Engine 3.
00:12
Vanderburgh County Fire for an investigation near Boonville-New Harmony Road.
00:29
Clear the colors advising a tree fell on their house.
00:32
They can hear hissing.
00:33
They're unsure if it's gas.
00:35
They were advised to stay outside for safety.
02:49
Engine 14, this is going to be for wires behind (name withheld)'s house that are popping and sparking, catching on fire.
02:55
There are limbs down on the wire.
03:53
Yes, we have a large gas leak at the meter.
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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:
E Boonville-New Harmony Rd, Evansville, IN 47725
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