Fire and gas leak prompt evacuation at apartment building, Farmington ME


Firefighters responded to a fire and hazardous gas incident at Cherwood Apartments near High St. The building was evacuated due to elevated carbon monoxide and combustible gas levels. Additional crews and equipment were requested to handle the situation.
Audio|Source: Franklin County Fire
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Transcript:
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Franklin, I need another tone for band power and I need the tower to respond here.
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Copy that break, Farmington Fire, standby for a call.
00:06
Franklin Farming Fire, please respond near High St, Cherwood Apartments, 400s on scene, requesting additional manpower and the tower.
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Time you're telling 6.62.
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Brangorfer Porter.
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You go ahead.
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Brang, to be advised we're evacuating the apartment complex.
00:20
We have an elevated level of CO,
00:21
also with an elevated level of combustible gas in the building.
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Location mentioned:
Near High St, Farmington, ME 04938
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