Fire crews investigate possible gas leak near Meads Rd, Norfolk VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of a possible gas leak near Meads Road in Norfolk. A resident reported a strong odor of gas in a hallway at an apartment complex. Multiple fire units, including Engine Twelve, Ladder Nine, and Rescue Two, arrived to investigate. Atmospheric readings were requested, but crews on scene initially could not detect any odor. They planned to speak with other occupants and check outdoor equipment to determine the source of the smell.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Units responding near Meads Road.
00:02
Resident in unit alpha reports a strong odor of gas in the hallway.
00:08
Engine twelve has arrived.
00:10
At Two Seaview Apartment Complex, not showing engine twelve's command.
00:13
We stopped at Meads Road and Dunfield Avenue.
00:16
Okay,
00:17
We're going to stop traffic now.
00:19
Right here, we'll walk up.
00:20
Take a look.
00:22
Sixteen twelve.
00:25
Come in, Norfolk. What was the numeric again?
00:28
One 420 alpha.
00:32
Ladder nine's on scene.
00:35
Sixteen fifteen.
00:37
Tank two's arrived.
00:39
Sixteen fifteen.
00:43
Command Rescue Two, upon your arrival, come into Unit A.
00:47
Give me some atmospheric readings.
00:50
We're not able to smell anything at this time.
00:52
Resident insists she smells something.
00:56
All units stand by when you're out.
01:02
Battalion Two copy the update.
01:06
Rescue, do you receive?
01:09
Battalion Two took command.
01:10
Have you checked with any other occupants to see if they've noticed an odor?
01:15
Copy that.
01:17
I was wondering if you had checked with them.
01:20
Rescue Two is pulling up now.
01:22
We'll leave you in command.
01:26
I copy. You don't smell anything yourself.
01:29
Yeah, copy that.
01:30
We're going to check with adjoining neighbors now.
01:34
We're going to look outdoors to see if the meter's out back.
01:38
Rescue Two to Ladder Nine Bravo.
01:42
Ladder Nine Bravo.
01:45
When you get a chance, can you move your apparatus? Make a left on the major and move down about half a block?
01:52
Got it.
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Location mentioned:
Meads Rd, Norfolk, VA 23505
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