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Heard on: Washington County Sheriff, Fire and EMS, Mt. Vernon Fire Dispatch · 1/16/2026 04:21 PM
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Woodlawn Fire, you'll be responding to (number withheld) North Main Street, the Woodlawn Post Office and apartments within the post office for report of a gas leak.
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Caller advised you can hear it and smell it coming from the outside meter.
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Gas leak near Woodlawn Post Office prompts fire response

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Woodlawn responded to a possible gas leak near the local post office building. The report indicated that the leak could be heard and smelled near an outside meter, with some residents still inside nearby apartments. Utility personnel were notified and expected to arrive within about 50 minutes.

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N Main St, Woodlawn, IL 62898
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