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Gas main struck by excavator causes gas leak in Tacoma, Tacoma WA

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Near Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

An excavator hit a gas main near Pacific Ave in Tacoma causing a gas leak. Emergency crews are working to shut down ignition sources and coordinating with police at the scene.

Audio|Source: Tacoma Fire
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Transcript:
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Currently, Engine 12 and Hazmat 12 are southbound on Portland Avenue.
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Do you think we're going to need Hazmat 6?
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Negative at this time.
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PSC is in route, approximately 2 inch main apparently has been struck by an excavator. We're going to try to get any sources of ignition in the area shut down and I'll wait for your arrival.

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Near Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402

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