Possible gas leak near Ashley Dr in Rockville, Rockville MD
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to a possible underground natural gas leak near Ashley Drive in Rockville. The leak appeared to originate from a utility cover in the roadway. Responders noted a mild odor and were determining if the gas line was damaged. No structures were affected.
Audio|Heard on: Montgomery MD Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
It's going to be a slow natural gas leak from a utility cover in the roadway near Ashley Drive.
00:11
Can you start Washington Gas for me?
00:13
Okay, Perryman, just 7.1.
00:16
Okay, Perryman again, 720.
00:18
Will you be remaining on scene?
00:22
Yeah, it's very slight,
00:24
outside, no impingement on a structure.
00:26
You're going in search, right?
00:29
Just on.
00:31
Okay, fire engine 721.
00:33
Washington Gas is asking if the line is broken or not.
00:39
It's underground or under concrete.
00:42
I can hear a faint hissing sound coming from the area.
00:46
There’s a light odor from it.
00:49
I don't know if it's a burning line or not.
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Location mentioned:
Ashley Dr, Rockville, MD 20852
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