Gas leak with strong odor reported near Independence Blvd store, Matthews NC
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a strong gas odor was detected near a retail store on Independence Boulevard in Matthews. Multiple fire and police units responded to locate the source and ensure public safety.
Audio|Heard on: Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Fire
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Command Central.
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Call for Central. Call for Central.
00:07
This location,
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we got a strong style of gas in the street in front of Kohl's and wind coals.
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Tempting to locate, we're holding with Matthews Engine 22, Matthews Engine 3, and Battalion 1.
00:23
Central Poppies request AP, Strong gas in front of the store at the street and inside the store, holding with units currently on things.
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And you can show Matthews PD on scene as well.
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Thanks for copies.
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Matthews, Engine 3, Portable 4 to Engine 3, Portable 1.
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Yeah.
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The meter on this side of the building is acknowledgment; message received and understood.
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Do you want to have back your way?
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Acknowledgment; message received and understood. Acknowledgment; message received and understood.
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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:
E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105
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