Units respond to possible gas leak near Mechanicsville Tpke, Richmond VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible outside gas leak near Mechanicsville Turnpike in Richmond, Virginia, around Fairfield Way and Broward's Lane. Crews investigated after a caller reported a gas odor across the block. No gas odor was found, and the call was determined to be a good intent response with no hazard located.
Audio|Heard on: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
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02:26
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 11 and Truck 2,
00:02
outside gas leak.
00:04
near Mechanicsville Turnpike.
00:07
Engine 11 and Truck 2.
00:09
Outside gas leak.
00:11
near Mechanicsville Turnpike.
00:14
Cross streets are Broward's Lane and Fairfield Way.
00:18
On TAC channel two.
00:19
Time out (number withheld).
00:26
Showing all companies en route to Mechanicsville Turnpike for the outside gas odor.
00:32
Caller advised entire block smells like gas.
00:34
BTU has been notified.
00:42
Engine 11's on scene in the area or attempting to locate.
00:50
Engine 11 in the area attempting to locate, (number withheld) hours.
01:06
Can you call back the complainant and see if they can give us a better location?
01:29
We spoke with the complainant.
01:31
The smell is around Fairfield Way and Mechanicsville.
02:10
We've checked the block and surrounding area with nothing found.
02:14
We're going to mark this good intent.
02:24
Engine 11 returning to service (number withheld) hours.
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Location mentioned:
Mechanicsville Tpke, Richmond, VA 23223
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