Natural gas main struck on West Main Street in Maryland, Frederick County MD
Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to a natural gas main that was struck near West Main Street in Frederick County. Washington Gas is digging to find and repair the leak. Vapor suppression teams were assigned and nearby buildings were checked with no gas detected. Residents were advised to stay indoors as a precaution.
Audio|Source: Frederick County Fire - Digital
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Transcript:
00:00
Carter, 4-1, 76, near West Main Street.
00:08
Vapor suppression is manned.
00:12
The vapor suppression is good.
00:15
Washington Gas has started excavation.
00:19
They have the service line.
00:22
But they can't find the leak until they open it up.
00:26
Yeah.
00:28
Also, they were directed to shut down the main for now.
00:33
Okay.
00:34
Is that your vapor suppression or are you ready to switch out?
00:42
If you have a replacement crew, we will hit main alert soon.
00:50
Yeah.
00:53
Go ahead and switch out.
00:55
If the 251 unit can move up one and take vapor suppression group.
01:01
152, go to rehab.
01:02
Two, go to rehab.
01:07
Two-five one, Ray.
01:14
Rescue Squad has seen driver command.
01:17
Go ahead.
01:20
I'm with the school principal.
01:23
All activities will be restricted indoors, no litter on the structure.
01:29
Thank you.
01:34
Rescue Squad 15, it's your freedom.
01:36
I am assigning you to vapor suppression within the 251.
01:40
And 251 will be your boss.
01:46
Copy on the way.
01:52
Engine 11, Station 3.
01:55
Engine 11 completed transfer 1258.
01:58
The truck forwarded command.
02:04
The occupants of 158 are refusing us to meter their home due to the dog on the premises.
02:11
Okay.
02:13
As they're right.
02:15
We will note it, thank you.
02:23
Medic 890 transfer time at Station 15-76 near West Main Street 1259.
02:33
Update.
02:35
No readings in the exposure buildings all around.
02:38
We have a main gas line that has been struck.
02:43
Washington Gas is performing investigative digging now.
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W Main St, Maryland 21769
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