Contractor hits gas line causing leak in residence, Keokuk IA
Fire & ArsonA contractor accidentally struck a gas line inside a residential building near 13th and Leighton streets. This caused a gas leak requiring fire and utility crews to respond and close surrounding roads for safety.
Audio|Source: Lee County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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KIA Cook Fire, KIA Cook Fire took a call from an independent contractor that nicked a gas line near 13th and Grand.
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He advised it was right on the alley in the middle of the block.
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He did state that Liberty has been contacted, but they have an ETA of up to an hour and he was told to still contact KFD.
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Again, that's near 13th and Grand, time of page 1223.
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Leakoff.
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6142 6142 Go ahead
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6142, 6142, 1616 Respondent, near 13th and Grand for gas leak
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Underset 1225
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Leakom, Adam 101's backer base.
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Did that case? 12-5-6?
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Leak, um, 6142, this call is not going to be near 13th and Grand.
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It's going to be near 13th and Leighton.
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We are going to be on scene.
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Understood, 12.26.
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16, come around and close off Orleans.
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This is going to be inside a residential building, not outside.
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Understood.
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Location mentioned:
N 13th St & Leighton St, Keokuk, IA 52632
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