Fire crews investigate gas leak near Merrimon Ave, Asheville NC
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible gas leak inside a building near Merrimon Avenue in Asheville. Hazmat and multiple fire units investigated the scene but detected no hazardous gas levels. After checking possible sources, including a gas water heater, officials confirmed no further danger and cleared the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Asheville Fire
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03:45
Transcript:
00:08
near Merrimon Avenue.
00:10
Gas leak inside building.
01:08
Engine 7 is on scene.
01:11
Battalion One's on scene.
02:00
Assuming Merrimon Avenue command.
02:19
There was a faint smell when we walked in.
02:22
It may have come from outside as no readings found.
03:09
The smell is gone now; no gas readings detected.
03:41
All units except Engine 7, Hazmat 13, and Battalion 1 returned to service.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
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