Leaking nitrogen tank prompts evacuation and hazmat response, Kent County RI
Fire & ArsonA nitrogen tank weighing about 100 pounds was leaking nitrogen gas in a suite near a numbered address in Kent County, Rhode Island. Due to the leak, occupants in the suite were evacuated as a precaution. A hazardous materials team responded to control the situation. The leaking nitrogen displaced some oxygen in the area, but all valves on the tank were closed during the response. No injuries were reported.
Audio|Source: Southern Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Eastern Connecticut Public Safety
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I will check, I believe it's a 100-pound tank that's still leaking.
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Command 2 Interior,
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yeah, it appears to be what would be estimated as at least 100-pound tank on a four-wheel dolly.
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It's actively leaking,
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and there is the temperature change at the cylinder from the releasing agent.
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They received, break.
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Did you get that file up?
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I have it, yep, receive.
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We'll relay that to the hazmat team.
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Receive.
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Receive.
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Receive. C1, you're on location, 1027.
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Okay,
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Reese, we're going to evacuate the Suite near 382 right now at this time.
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We're going to stage right outside,
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prepare for a hazmat entry.
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Okay, receive, just also be advised C2 is going to be heading up to you voluntarily.
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Okay, Reese, C2, coming up to us.
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That's what we were going to do is that canceled.
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Recease, car seven.
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Okay, let's the back.
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New York City, (number withheld).
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The C2 is going to be Division 3.
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You have a nitrogen tank that's leaking at the valve gauge.
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All the valves are closed.
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Right now the hazmat is limited to the space.
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And it's just displacing a little bit of oxygen.
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And we're good with resources.
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Excuse me safe.
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Kent County, RI
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