Gas leak at residence causes three to seek medical help, South Bend IN
Fire & ArsonEmergency responders addressed a gas leak inside a home near Woodward Avenue. Three people felt unwell and required medical checks. The leak involved machinery near a sprinkler head. Responders worked to isolate the leak and stop the gas flow to ensure safety.
Audio|Source: South Bend Metro Fire
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Transcript:
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South Bend Engine 7, Truck 7, near Woodward Avenue, inside gas leak, residence, near Woodward Avenue, 242 hours.
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South Bend Medic 2, near Woodward Avenue, inside gas leak, with sick persons, near Woodward Avenue, 242 hours.
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South engine 7, medic check 7, responding near Woodward Avenue, Priority 3[1], gas inside residence.
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We have three patients needing to be checked out. ETA 50 minutes.
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Make 9, engine 3.
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Engine six, let's launch it.
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Engine six.
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Are you able to isolate it at the sprinkler head?
01:08
I believe so.
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The sprinkler head is over some machinery that is far to it.
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Some are leery of getting up due to being soaking wet, but we believe we have to isolate it.
01:25
Is it still flowing or shut off?
01:31
It's still flowing, but the main is large; residual pressure will continue for 20-30 minutes.
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Do you have access on top of that machine? Can you climb on it?
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We have access on top of it, yes.
01:56
I don't think you'll get shocked from it.
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If you can, get somebody on there to plug it.
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And stop the flow.
02:12
It's clear.
02:14
Is it clear?
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Is it safe?
02:21
Over, thanks.
02:29
Engine 6, send somebody over to the door, let me in.
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Priority 3: Low-priority, non-emergency response; typically routine dispatch without lights and sirens.
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Near Woodward Ave, South Bend, IN 46616
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