Natural gas smell reported at Breckenridge Estates, Iowa City IA


A strong natural gas odor was reported at Breckenridge Estates near Taft Avenue SE in Iowa City. A man initially refused to leave the building but eventually came out safely. The cause was likely a leak in the stove. Emergency services responded to the scene.
Audio|Source: Johnson County Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
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There's a guy that's refusing to come out.
00:02
Definitely smell a natural gas in there.
00:06
I can't get him out.
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Copy, do you want me to sort of ambulance for him?
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Yep.
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Ten for. Ten for.
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Johnson County Ambulance and West Branch Fire.
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J-TAS 1-4. Respond to Gas Smell.
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Breckenridge Estates.
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At near Taft Ave SE, Iowa City.
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Cross streets are Highway 6 Southeast.
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22 from Breckerenge.
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Copy about 9.
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5256.
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Go ahead.
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I got him to come to the door. He's coming out, anything.
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My boarders let me know if I can disregard medical.
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Just keep them coming, code two.
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Just to check these guys out, just in case.
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Sounds good.
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Jaycom, West Branch, 191 is going to be en route.
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Copy your any of that nine.
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Yeah,
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I'm all north third units are back in station.
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Copy.
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5256. Go ahead.
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RP says there's a leak in the stove and that's likely what's causing this gas.
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10-4.
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Location mentioned:
Near Taft Ave SE, Iowa City, IA 52240
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