Fire crews investigate gas odor at hotel in Westford, Westford MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical personnel responded to a possible gas odor at the Westford Regency hotel on Littleton Road. Crews investigated multiple areas including the basement and health club entrance. A faint gas smell was detected, but no active leak was confirmed. The building appeared unoccupied, and utility officials were contacted for further assessment.
Audio|Heard on: Westford Fire
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02:50
Transcript:
00:00
Engine One Three, Tower and Medic One and Two, Car Twenty Three, near Littleton Road, the Westford Regency, odor of gas reported.
00:10
This is Engine One Three, Tower and Medic One, Medic Two, Car Twenty Three.
00:15
Near Littleton Road at the Western Regency for an odor of gas in the old club area.
00:30
Engine One Three Tower Medic One and Two responding near Littleton Road.
00:36
The crew reports a gas smell in the building; hydrants located at front and rear.
00:46
Door seven please.
00:49
All right, all doors checked.
00:56
Yes, that's Engine Three.
01:01
Investigating four-story type one structure.
01:03
Engine Three positioned at gas main on the opposite side.
01:07
Tower crew standing by; ambulance crew to investigate.
01:14
Copy, you're on scene.
01:15
Four-story building under investigation.
01:18
20-20. Message from Tower One.
01:27
Athletic Club door is locked.
01:29
Requesting access through the lobby to open it.
01:33
Ambulance crew at front — please assist with opening front door.
01:45
Reporting party indicated odor near health club entrance.
01:48
Crew en route to check the area.
01:54
Acknowledged. Proceed through front door toward the Bravo side.
01:57
Health club located there.
02:00
Understood, moving back.
02:06
Tower One on scene.
02:14
One crew moving toward the kitchen.
02:16
Slight odor of gas detected in basement, near main health club entrance.
02:22
No gas readings at the main line.
02:24
Discussing whether to shut the main valve, building unoccupied.
02:36
Plan to contact National Grid before shutting main.
02:42
Go ahead, Lewis. Command file.
02:46
Five minutes remaining.
02:49
Contacting National Grid requested.
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Location mentioned:
Littleton Rd, Westford, MA 01886
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