Possible gas leak near Howard Ave in Branford, Branford CT
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, multiple fire units responded to a possible gas leak near Howard Avenue in Branford. Crews including hazmat personnel investigated a reported smell of gas believed to be coming from a water heater. Engine and rescue units coordinated response and adjusted assignments as needed. The incident was treated as a potential hazardous materials situation.
Audio|Heard on: Branford Fire Department
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01:41
Transcript:
00:00
Engine one, car six.
00:03
Engine four, rescue two, response.
00:06
Hazmat.
00:15
Engine one, engine four, rescue two and car six, near Howard Ave with a smell of gas.
00:25
Roger, car six, stand by for the confirmed address.
00:32
Engine one responding.
00:37
Roger, engine one, car six, near Howard Ave.
00:44
Rescue two responding.
00:47
Roger, rescue two.
00:53
Engine one, rescue two, and car six.
00:55
It's near Howard Avenue, cross of Atwater Extension and Leetes Island Road.
01:00
Map M16 for the smell of gas coming from the water heater.
01:08
Car six, you want me to try for engine five?
01:15
Roger, add engine five, cancel engine two on the ticket.
01:22
Roger.
01:24
Engine two remaining quarters.
01:30
Engine five response, hazmat.
01:38
Engine five near Howard Ave for the smell of gas.
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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:
Howard Ave, Branford, CT 06405
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