Natural gas leak found in Cicero house, ventilation needed, Onondaga County NY


Firefighters responded to a house near East Circle Drive in Cicero after detecting elevated natural gas levels inside. Gas concentrations increased from 13% to 41% of the lower explosive limit, prompting ventilation efforts. Police and utility workers were also present on the scene.
Audio|Source: Onondaga County and Syracuse City Fire
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Transcript:
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We have police and national grid on the scene.
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We did make entry into the house of four conditions we're going to have to ventilate because we do have natural gas thrall.
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We'll be out for a bit.
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Receive care for federal lighting now for a short time at 2,200.
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Mr. Sighton 6 off the air.
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Portable engine 17 in car floor.
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We have a window open on the second floor.
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We're getting readings of 13% LEL.
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We're ready for evaluation.
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Copy 13% LEL.
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We'll be 14% LEL.
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Portable 1 here 17 in the car floor.
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In the part of the spectrum on the second floor, we're getting readings up to 41% LEL.
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Activation 566663 East Circle Drive
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