Gas odor prompts evacuation near La Cuesta Dr, Scotts Valley CA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a strong smell of gas near La Cuesta Drive in Scotts Valley. Residents reportedly evacuated as a precaution. Crews investigated, and no obvious hazards were initially visible at the single-story residence.
Audio|Heard on: Santa Cruz County Fire
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01:28
Transcript:
00:00
Scotts Valley gas investigation, near La Cuesta Drive.
00:25
Engine 2511, engine 2512, battalion 2504.
00:28
A gas investigation,
00:30
near La Cuesta Drive.
00:34
The RP reporting a strong smell of gas inside the residence.
00:37
No one feeling ill.
00:38
Parties are evacuating.
00:39
Utilize red command and orange tac at 1839.
00:48
Aircom, battalion 2501.
00:51
Go ahead.
00:54
2501 will be responding in place of 2504.
00:57
Can you please show 2504 unavailable?
01:00
Affirmative.
01:07
Battalion 2501 and Engine 2511 are at scene.
01:13
Single-story residential, nothing showing.
01:15
Establishing Cuesta command.
01:17
Continue all units.
01:22
Copy on scene of a single-story residence.
01:25
Nothing showing. Establishing Cuesta command.
01:27
Continue all units at 1843.
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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:
La Cuesta Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
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