Natural gas odor reported at unsafe property in Delmar, Albany County NY


Emergency responders reported a natural gas odor at an unsafe property near Idaho Oil Park, Delmar. The smell was more like sewage than natural gas. Authorities know about the issue and are working to issue tickets to the homeowner. People are reportedly still living in the basement despite the house being tagged as unsafe.
Audio|Source: Albany County Volunteer Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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Scaller ads for our department, Arsenal for engine,
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a natural gas leak, area near Idaho Oil Park at (number withheld).
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77. 72, Inspector.
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That was actually there this morning.
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There is an odor.
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I don't both natural gas.
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We were also there over the weekend.
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It's more of a sewage smell.
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And we are aware of it and we're working to issue tickets to the homeowner.
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That house has been tagged as unsafe.
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I know it was on tag.
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Apparently we just had a subject coming to the front desk here.
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Since there were still people living in the basement of the residence as well.
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I don't know if they were there when you were there this morning.
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Location mentioned:
Delmar, Bethlehem, NY
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