Fire units investigate gas odor in Fairfax home, Fairfax VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported gas odor near Marcus Street in Fairfax. The homeowner said the smell had gone after ventilation. Responders investigated and found the issue was likely related to a water heater.
Audio|Heard on: Fairfax VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Direct, Battalion 401, you're responding near Marcus Street with Engine 425 and Engine 404.
00:05
Homeowner stating they had a gas odor, but after ventilation it seems to be gone now.
00:09
I'd like to check the premises.
00:15
2153.
00:19
All units responding on the gas leak.
00:22
Recon zone is going to be the lobby of the dispatch address.
00:28
Engine 404 from Engine 425.
00:31
We'll have our own water in the system if needed.
00:34
Engine 404.
00:40
Engine 404 from Engine 404 is just to confirm you're going to be hitting the system and getting your water.
00:46
Yes, sir, that's correct.
00:49
Battalion 401 from Engine 425 on scene of a four-story mid-rise.
00:55
We'll be going up with a crew of three to the apartment.
00:59
I'll keep your readings if we have any orders.
01:02
For the supplement, it seems like they have problems with the water heater.
01:06
We'll let you know when we get to the responding party.
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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:
Marcus Ct, Fairfax, VA 22032
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