Gas Main Struck at Townhome Site in Elgin, Elgin IL
Fire & ArsonAt a townhome construction site near Kingsport Road between Lancaster and Ione in Elgin, a large gas main was struck. Nearby townhomes under construction were evacuated. The road was closed between Lancaster and Ione. Officials are monitoring wind conditions to determine if further evacuations are needed.
Audio|Source: Elgin Fire
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Transcript:
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Elgin Fire Battalion 21.
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21, go ahead.
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On the scene, it's going to be on King's Port just north of North Lancaster.
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This is going to be townhomes under construction.
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I'm going to have contractors evacuate the nearest townhome under construction.
00:14
It is a large main, I can hear it.
00:17
I couldn't tell you the size, but again, it reports of (number withheld) inch.
00:20
Can you advise south urgent PV? We're going to need to shut down Kingsport from Ione through North Lancaster, please.
00:27
Confirming north of Lancaster block off Kingsport, correct?
00:32
Yes, from Lancaster to Ione.
00:36
And like to say, right now, it's just homes under construction, so we'll evaluate wind speed and the need for further evacuation.
00:42
And if you could also give me an ETA for (number withheld), please.
00:46
That's Jesse.
00:47
Engine 21, stay there.
00:48
Elgin Fire Battalion 21.
00:50
If you could relay to NYCOR, that the contractor that hit the main said it was a (number withheld)-inch line.
00:56
Last year to stay.
00:57
Elgin Fire Battalion 21.
00:58
Can we have enough shuttle, please?
00:59
Informant if you can have else too.
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