Hazmat Incident: Refrigerator Leak Causes Home Evacuation, Hartford County CT


Multiple fire and medical units responded to a home near Grenon Road on I-90 for a hazmat incident. A refrigerator in the basement was leaking Freon, causing a strong odor inside. The home was evacuated and residents were exposed to the fumes for about 30 minutes.
Audio|Source: West Hartford Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Car 4, Medic 22, engine 2, ladder 4, engine 5, respond to I-90 near Grenon Road for the hazmat.
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It is being reported as a refrigerator leaking Freon.
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Car 4, Medic 22, engine 2, ladder 4, engine 5.
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Response to I-90 near Grunin Road for the hazmat.
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It is being reported as a refrigerator leaking Freon located in the basement.
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You could switch to fire incident 2.
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Your term, out is 1337[1].
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Soon we see. Especially responding units.
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Be advised, the home is now evacuating, but there is a strong odor inside the home.
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The residents were exposed for approximately 30 minutes.
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Boards en route.
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Agent two receives.
Police codes explained
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1337: Incident timestamp or event marker
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I-90, United States
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