Propane leak investigated on Snickersville Turnpike, Purcellville VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a possible propane leak near Snickersville Turnpike in Purcellville. Propane was shut off before firefighters arrived, and no gas readings were detected inside the structure. Crews ventilated and checked all floors to ensure safety before clearing the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Loudoun VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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04:39
Transcript:
00:00
Command to all their incoming units, get staged out on Snickersville.
00:05
I'll take the westbound lanes, two up the westbound lane only.
00:15
All units responding to near Snickersville Turnpike per command.
00:20
Stage on the westbound lane of Snickersville Turnpike.
00:25
1106.
00:28
Battalion Chief 603 from command.
00:33
Chief, I'm not sure where you're coming from.
00:40
We could be clearing up here shortly.
00:41
You're not getting any readings inside the house on either level currently.
00:46
Gas was shut off at a tank prior to our arrival.
00:52
There are two feeds coming in.
00:55
To the house, one we have come into a back deck grill, which is where their leak was reported.
01:03
However,
01:05
We had a spike in readings as we entered the basement.
01:08
That's when I called in the inside gas leak.
01:11
Currently, we're still investigating, making sure all three floors are clear.
01:16
We'll use the fans to ventilate.
01:18
We'll do another sweep at your discretion.
01:22
I can handle it if you wish.
01:27
Copy.
01:29
Propane from secured tank.
01:31
Two feet.
01:33
One of the grill where it was reported that you have small gas inside.
01:37
Do you have any elevated meter readings in the house?
01:44
That's a negative.
01:45
The first floor and second floor are clear.
01:48
I haven't touched base with the tower in the basement yet.
01:51
I will here shortly.
01:58
Copy. Just give me those readings.
02:01
Also, confirm with the homeowner they have a propane company coming up.
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Location mentioned:
Snickersville Turnpike, Purcellville, VA 20132
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