Gas odor prompts evacuation near East Washington St, Chambersburg PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible gas leak near East Washington Street in Chambersburg. A gas odor was detected in the basement of a duplex, and residents, including a person with limited mobility, were being evacuated as a precaution.
Audio|Heard on: Franklin PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Lincoln 1-2, near East Washington Street.
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Up to the back of us in case we need a layoff.
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Engine 11 on scene 2203.
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Caller’s reporting it’s a side-by-side duplex.
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They detected a gas odor in the basement.
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They’re working on trying to evacuate the neighbor.
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They do have a handicapped resident.
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Might take them a little bit.
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Location mentioned:
E Washington St, Chambersburg, PA 17201
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