Apparent gas leak investigation in Los Altos, Los Altos CA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Los Altos investigated a possible outdoor gas leak near Jay Street and North El Monte Avenue after a citizen reported hearing a loud bang and noticing a strange odor coming from a utility box. Responding units included Mountain View Engine 5-3 and Rescue 74.
Audio|Heard on: Santa Clara CA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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01:7
Transcript:
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Information for Los Altos area, Mountain View Engine 5-3 is Second In AutoAid, outside gas investigation at J Street at North El Monte Avenue.
00:10
Once again information, Mountain View Engine 5-3 is Second In, AutoAid, outside gas investigation.
00:16
Information at 1149.
00:19
Engine 6-7, confirm you're clear 101.
00:25
Engine 6-7, County Park, confirm you're clear the call.
00:29
County Fire, Rescue 74.
00:32
Rescue 74?
00:35
We'll take that gas call.
00:37
That Mountain View is going to.
00:41
Copy, Rescue 74.
00:43
You want us to drop Mountain View, then?
00:46
Okay, for it.
00:48
Copy, Rescue 74, responding to replace Engine 5-3; we will cancel them.
00:52
This comes via a citizen who heard a loud bang and a strange smell from a PG&E utility box.
01:01
There are some ground cover boxes in the area as well.
01:04
Thank you, dispatch, for copies.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Jay St & N El Monte Ave, Los Altos, CA 94022
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