Gas odor prompts evacuation at Wellington Apartments, Hatboro PA


Emergency services responded to a report of a gas smell in the hallway of the Wellington Apartments. Residents had been noticing the odor for 24 hours and were advised to leave the building.
Audio|Source: Montgomery County Fire and EMS - East
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Transcript:
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Gas odor inside, Wellington Apartments, 25, 29, Horsham Road. 35, engine 15, ladder 95, gas odor, inside, Wellington Apartments, 25, 29, Horsham Road, and Castile Avenue and Scroble Road, Box 3553[1], Uppermoreland. Squad 35 with three. Squad 35 with three. Squad 35, okay?
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An apartment, J-Julie at 10, caller says they get small gas coming from the hallway, and they've noticed it for the last 24 hours. They were advised to evacuate. Slide a 15-15, okay. 9.313 will be available with public assistance. 313, okay.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Box 3553: Fire/EMS alarm box designation
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Location mentioned:
Near Horsham Rd, Hatboro, PA 19040
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