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Fire crews respond to gas leak at Cardiff church, Egg Harbor Township NJ

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Fire & Arson

Reported: 12/24/2025 02:43 PM

Cardiff, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible gas leak at St. Katharine Drexel Church in Cardiff, Egg Harbor Township. Personnel on scene reported a faint gas smell indoors and a stronger odor outside. The report originated from the gas company, with technicians expected within approximately 30 minutes. No injuries were reported and the situation appeared contained.

Audio|Heard on: Atlantic and Cape May Counties Fire and EMS - Southern

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01:18

Transcript:

00:00

F15, Central Cardiff Parking Zone 5, respond near West Jersey Ave, St.

00:05

Cardiff, Drexel Church for gas leak.

00:09

Oh.

00:30

F-15, attention all Cardiff Barton Town firefighters.

00:33

Respond near West Jersey Avenue,

00:36

St. Katharine Drexel Church for a gas leak.

00:39

Time out 1744.

00:46

Area three ahead of you.

00:52

This is not the parking lot that I see you at.

00:54

Still there?

01:00

Service just ended.

01:01

There was a slight smell of gas inside the building, a stronger smell outside by the yellow line.

01:07

I'm not sure if employees were aware.

01:10

It was called in by South Jersey Gas.

01:12

They will be responding with a 30-minute ETA.

01:17

All right, copy that.

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Cardiff, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234

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