Natural gas smell caused by fresh paint in apartment, Springfield MA
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, responding units investigated a reported smell of natural gas in an apartment at near Belmont Ave. No fire or smoke was found. The odor was determined to be caused by fresh paint in the hallway. Residents were advised to ventilate the area.
Audio|Heard on: Springfield Fire
Listen to dispatch call
02:30
Transcript:
00:00
Fire alarm to Engine Three, Truck Three.
00:02
You're responding to near Belmont Ave.
00:07
Apartment 3R for a report of smell of natural gas.
00:12
Caller states that she smelled natural gas inside the hall.
00:18
She doesn't see any fire or smoke.
00:20
She does heat and cook with natural gas.
00:22
Everyone was advised to evacuate.
00:27
Thanks, 30P.
00:33
We have command update.
00:34
Update to follow.
00:37
Rescue engine three on scene.
00:39
Update to follow.
00:44
Truck three is on scene.
00:48
Rescue truck three are on scene.
00:54
Engine Three to Fire Alarm.
00:58
Fire alarm is on with Engine Three.
01:01
What was the apartment number?
01:03
Apartment Three R.
01:08
Received. We have no smells.
01:10
Can you give them a call back and come answer the door?
01:19
Received. They probably evacuated.
01:21
They might be sitting in the car.
01:22
I did tell them to take a look out for you, but I won't give them a call back.
01:30
I received.
01:31
The door is locked. Fire alarm to engine three.
01:38
Fire alarm in.
01:45
Fire alarm two, go.
01:47
Engine three, were you able to gain access?
01:51
Yeah, the occupants opened the door.
01:53
Thank you.
01:59
Engine three to fire alarm.
02:04
Engine three.
02:06
Put engine three, truck three back in service.
02:08
Call it a good intent.
02:10
They just painted the hallway.
02:11
Homeowner was advised to call the landlord and get a van over here to vent.
02:20
Received.
02:21
Engine three, truck three, back in service.
02:22
That's going to be good intent.
02:24
The hallway was painted.
02:26
Homeowner was advised to call the landlord to have them come and ventilate it.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Belmont Ave, Springfield, MA 01108
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