Chemical odor detected inside home on Fairway Drive, Suffolk VA


Emergency units responded to a chemical odor inside a home near Fairway Drive. The smell was unusual and appeared to come from under the house. Residents were told to leave, but one person who recently had surgery stayed inside in a safe area.
Audio|Source: Suffolk City Fire and Rescue
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Transcript:
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Storm gas inside, near Fairway Drive.
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Engine on, engine 5, engine 10, Rescue 1, Ladder 11, EMS2, Safety 1, Battalion 2, Middix 5, respond for a small gas inside, near Fareweight drive, crosses part, your place.
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Engine 9, engine 5, rescue, one, ladder 11, EMF2, Safety 1 Battalion 2, Medic 5, mark out on T2, T2, T2.
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You miss two on channel? Thank you.
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Respond. Respond. That's your five response.
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Thank you to respond.
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Thanks, I'm now, I'm part third.
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Okay, well.
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Good morning, Mr.
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(name withheld). I have a chemical smell coming from underneath the house.
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It's not as well like natural gas.
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Do you dehumidifier underneath the home? They were advised to evacuate.
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The husband just had surgery.
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He's unable to go outside or evacuate.
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He'll be in a back of the home, furthest away from it.
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Location mentioned:
Near Fairway Dr, Suffolk, VA 23433
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