Natural gas leak reported at Altoona apartment, Altoona PA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a natural gas leak was reported inside an apartment on the third floor near 4th Street in Altoona. The resident and his dog are experiencing symptoms but refuse medical help. The man is uncooperative and police were dispatched to the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Blair County EMS, Fire, Police, Hazmat and Helos
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Transcript:
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Near 4th Street, off on 310-2 for a gas leak inside the building.
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Station 310, 1535.
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Flare engine 311 responding.
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Rescue 311, you were signing at 1535,
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Near 4th Street, this is the apartment 3rd floor.
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Callers stating for the last two weeks (name withheld) has been selling gas inside the residence.
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Symptoms present for both him and his dog, however,
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absolutely refusing EMS at this point,
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does not know where the source is coming from.
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I'm also advising.
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We're sending PD on this.
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Male is very uncooperative, states that he was not going to be there when fire gets on scene.
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Location mentioned:
4th St, Altoona, PA 16601
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