Natural gas smell prompts evacuation at residential address, Edwardsville IL
Fire & ArsonFire department responded to a residential address near Dorset Court for a report of a natural gas smell in the basement. Residents were evacuating the area as a precaution. Fire crews inspected the mechanical room and coordinated equipment and water sources on scene.
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Tension Edwardsville Fire Station 1.
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Tension Edwardsville Fire Station 1.
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Near Dorset Court, cross-eate drive.
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Report of a smell of natural gas coming from the basement.
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Respond near Dorset Court,
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smell of natural gas in the basement.
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Residents are evacuating.
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Some-5 a second.
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Near Townsville Road is a good address.
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There are two fire hydrants likely to be used for water hookup.
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It is showing from the mechanical room,
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mechanical equipment room.
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Were you down on the basement level?
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Thank you.
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I'll check the basement.
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You can take a dispatch.
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Stand by a minute.
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Collinsville Engine from Edwardsville Command.
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Go ahead.
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You can check Rule 005-0.
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I was just informed, were you needing to make another fire call in truck?
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That's negative.
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I got use of the mechanical room.
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That's clear.
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Can you make that order gas call for us on Dorset, please?
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That's clear.
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Can you remember?
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Near Dorset Court, Closherty of Ethic Drive.
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That's clear.
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You can show engine 12 and round.
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I can assign 1334 to the fire alarm.
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Location mentioned:
Near Dorset Ct, Edwardsville, IL 62025
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