Natural gas main ruptures during fiber installation


Radio dispatch reporting a ruptured natural gas main at 3200 Southeast 19th Court. Crews say fiber installation hit the gas line. Emergency units are on scene and the utility company has been notified.
Audio|Source: Des Moines Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
DC-1 engine 10 truck 1 we make 3200 southeast 19th court 3200 southeast 19th court on a natural gas rupture main response 3 on fire 5 10 out 1543 10 out drop engine tens and around 1543 Hi, VDC-1, Engine 10 and Truck 1. You guys are at a 3200 Southeast-19th court. Sounds like they were trying to install fiber here with Lumen Telecom and they hit a gas line. We have already contacted Mid-American and I'm working on sending a page.
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Location mentioned:
Near SE 19th Ct, Des Moines, IA 50320
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