Gas leak suspected near Prairie Avenue residence, Kalamazoo MI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible natural gas leak in a two-story residence near Prairie Avenue. An odor of natural gas was noticed in the basement by a tenant, possibly related to previous water heater repairs. Firefighters are investigating and attempting to contact residents.
Audio|Heard on: Kalamazoo MI Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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01:50
Transcript:
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I tell us for engine 5, engine 3, truck 4, squad 6.
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And engine 5, engine 3, truck 4, squad 6.
00:08
A potential gas leak inside near Prairie Avenue, Prairie, across the Jefferson and north.
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For the reporter, if having issues with their water heater,
00:20
management sends somebody to fix it, and now they have an odor of natural gas that they've been smelling in the basement today and yesterday.
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Pleasure out.
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Here's quick 1443.
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Go ahead.
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I'm going to be synced to L6.
00:37
Can you show me on that gas leak?
00:39
Okay, fair.
00:42
Jeff Gordon, Rout.
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Squad 6-0.
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Squad?
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50.
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Go ahead.
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Ten, four.
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City units responding to Prairie,
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strikeoff,
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turn holding 50 and the squad per 50 at 14.45.
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Ender 3 second.
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End in 5 second.
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Engine 3, truck 4, you guys clear?
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Okay, firm.
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Can you go up back in? Thank you.
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Engine 3, radio attack.
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Engine 3, I got you line clear.
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10 4. Clear back in.
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10 4.
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50's 26.
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Two-story residence structure, nothing else to report the hydrant is at Jefferson and Prairie.
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And I'm going to try to make contact with the citizen.
01:43
The apartment numbers out listed out, calling back and get it for you.
01:48
50, it should be a lower level apartment.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Prairie Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
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