Fire crews investigate apartment gas leak, Richmond VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an apartment near Westover Hills Boulevard in Richmond for a report of a gas odor inside. Responders found a light smell of gas in the kitchen near the stove, possibly due to recent maintenance work. Two units remained on scene to investigate while others were cleared to return to service.
Audio|Heard on: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
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01:52
Transcript:
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Engine 20, Engine 17, Engine 23, Truck 8, Safety 1, and Battalion 3.
00:06
Inside gas leak.
00:08
Near Westover Hills Boulevard, apartment K.
00:19
Inside gas leak.
00:21
Near Westover Hills Boulevard, apartment K.
00:25
Car accident. Cross streets are Name Road and Bafford Avenue.
00:29
All companies en route to near Westover Hills Boulevard for the utility, for the gas leak inside.
00:44
Advising of gas on the side of the apartment coming from the kitchen.
00:48
Going to be Apartment Kilo.
00:56
Engine 20 is arriving.
00:58
Near Silver Hills Boulevard will be investigating for gas leak by West Silver Hills command.
01:07
220 copy on scene, near Silver Hill Boulevard.
01:10
Investigating for a gas leak, we’ll have command.
01:16
Battalion Three is on scene.
01:31
Command reports slight smell of gas around the stove after work yesterday.
01:36
Can hold with engine and first due truck.
01:45
Smell of gas on a stove after it was worked on.
01:47
Engine 20 and Truck 8 to remain on scene while other companies can return to service.
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Location mentioned:
Westover Hills Blvd, Richmond, VA 23225
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