Disclaimer
Information CrimeRadar provides is made available solely to protect the public. Using this information to harass, threaten, or harm anyone is prohibited. Information is provided by third parties and may have errors. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information. Location data may not be 100% accurate. Use extreme care and always verify information through official sources and exercise caution and judgment when using CrimeRadar. By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

Possible gas odor near Greendale AvenueNeedham MA

Heads up:
This is auto-generated from real-time dispatch calls. Information may be inaccurate. Listen to the original audio and verify critical information using official agency releases.

audio iconFire & Arson
Greendale Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494

According to the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a possible gas odor near Greendale Avenue in Needham Heights. The odor appeared to come intermittently from a manhole cover. Units checked nearby buildings and found a light odor but no gas readings inside or outside. The gas company was notified and command was later terminated after no hazard was confirmed.

Audio|Heard on: Needham and Brookline Police / Fire
Listen to dispatch call
05:9
Transcript:
00:00
Morning to the area, near Greendale Avenue for the investigation by alarm 1551.
00:06
C2 episode gas notified, 30 minute, 88.
00:09
Can you check the bank alarm? Connection is the unlocked person, one Harvard Street at the bank.
00:16
The male smoking in the vestibule, no description.
00:19
If she's going to leave.
00:22
Yeah.
00:26
Deputy, also the R-P stated it was intermittent odor when it was via a manhole cover.
00:32
The person is standby to show us?
00:42
No, he's not.
00:43
He left the area, I believe, I can call him back.
00:55
(name withheld), you hear that?
01:01
Engine 2 in the update, engine 2 fire lighting, show is not seen.
01:08
Fire line is on P4.
01:58
Attention engine 5, engine 1, ladder 1, C3, respond to near 10th Street, report odor of gas inside.
03:15
Near 10th Street for this fire with an odor of gas in the building.
03:52
From Gibbs, we're making our way back.
04:00
Round your case number (number withheld).
04:40
Slight odor, zero reading.
04:42
Use near Greendale Avenue to call back to the gas company; it will be the point of reference.
04:54
Light odor and no reading.
05:02
Nothing inside the houses or outside the houses.
05:07
I have that by the manhole cover in the street.

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:
Greendale Ave, Needham Heights, MA 02494

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct
Incorrect

Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.

Share This Information

Recent Fire & Arson Incidents in Needham, MA

Explore the dispatch alert map for more.