Propane gas leak causes building evacuation in Toms River, Toms River NJ
Emergency responders arrived at a gas leak near Chandler Drive in the Waterside Gardens area. A relief valve on an underground propane tank was sheared off. The building was evacuated for safety while the propane company worked to repair or empty the tank.
Audio|Source: Ocean County Fire and EMS - Northern
02:10
Transcript:
00:00
All right, if you could mark down,
00:02
there is suburban propane on location.
00:05
There was a relief valve that was sheared off on the propane tank that is in the ground.
00:11
If you have some officers available, we're going to have to evacuate the building.
00:16
The suburban propane guy is making contact to have part of his company come out so that way they can try to make repairs or empty the tank.
00:28
I received that, have a few officers are not ready.
00:35
7 seats 21 and 22nd.
00:42
I see 9 route, just one rig at this time.
00:47
I would say one rig right now.
00:49
We could start saving everyone and their vehicles at Building 3.
01:01
Negative.
01:03
It appears they're going to start evacuating.
01:05
They said one rig for now.
01:11
Copy.
01:14
Guys, just run to the house.
01:20
See one at each other.
01:23
Okay.
01:27
I'm out on the beach, but looking at I'm responding, it might not be bad to start 23 if you need a...
01:36
Recorder, just start me one engine from District.
01:41
I'm sure.
01:53
To District 1, near Chandler Drive for a gas leak.
01:57
Repeat 1623, one engine requested to near Chandler Drive in Waterside Gardens.
02:03
For a gas leak, prior to 16-1-3-7, timeout is 1145 operator 898.
02:08
Thank you. Go ahead.
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Location mentioned:
Riverside Dr, Toms River, NJ 08753
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