Propane odor prompts evacuation in Groton, Groton CT
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a propane smell at Eastwood Mobile Home Park near Weddington Road in Groton. The odor was traced to an oven left on. Residents evacuated as a precaution; no smoke or fire was found.
Audio|Heard on: New London CT Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Smell of propane between residents, Eastwood Mobile Home Park.
00:12
Groton Fire Alarm dispatching Eastwood Mobile Home Park, near Weddington Road, lot five.
00:19
To the smell of propane, the oven was left on.
00:23
Residents currently evacuating.
00:24
No smoke, no fire.
00:25
Repeating Groton Fire units responding Eastwood Mobile Home Park, near Weddington Road, lot five.
00:31
The smell of propane.
00:33
The oven was left on, no smoke, no fire, residents currently evacuating.
00:37
Up to (number withheld).
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Location mentioned:
Buddington Rd, Groton, CT 06340
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