Possible gas odor investigated near water heater at residence, Simsbury CT
Fire & ArsonEmergency units responded to a report of a gas or odor issue near the meter and water heater at a residence near King Philip Rd and Highwood in Simsbury. They conducted checks inside the residence, particularly near the meter, water heater, and a rear bathroom where the odor was noticed. The main gas meter was shut down to isolate the issue, though the water heater valve could not be isolated. No active leak was reported after isolation.
Audio|Source: Simsbury Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
00:00
He has a message.
00:08
Command, in two.
00:11
Go ahead.
00:15
Nothing at the meter cap. If the homeowner is there, can you ask them where they heard it?
00:19
I got nothing better.
00:24
Okay,
00:25
stand by.
00:31
Dude,
00:33
they did hear it near the meter and also the room leading to the outside from the house.
00:42
Hi, I received, let's check the inside.
00:50
Engine 8 staged at Highwood and King Philip.
00:56
8, you're staged at Highwood and King Philip, 13.06.
01:05
Commandant two, no changes in the first floor. We're going to cycle the heat. Thank you.
01:13
Two from command. Also check the bathroom area in the rear. They also had an odor in there.
01:22
Two comes.
01:25
Command two,
01:30
we're hitting at the hot water here.
01:35
Message received.
01:36
Be able to isolate it all.
01:39
Yeah,
01:41
we're checking right now.
01:44
Receive.
01:51
Command from Julian isolated outside of the meter 2,000 here is not turning.
02:01
Message receiving, I need anything else up there.
02:06
Negative, we should be good. The only hit was at the water heater itself.
02:09
Turnettes is clear.
02:11
First floor request.
02:14
Message received.
02:16
Just to confirm you're going to turn off the main at the meter.
02:22
Affirmative, I cannot isolate the water heater itself. That valve is close.
02:28
Message received.
02:31
Command from 8 is headed up your way.
02:36
Receive.
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Location mentioned:
King Philip Rd & Highwood, Simsbury, CT 06070
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