Gas leak prompts shelter-in-place near Tacoma homes, Tacoma WA
Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to a gas leak near North Sheridan, where hissing was reported. Nearby homes were checked, showing no gas levels as the leak vented upward, prompting residents to shelter in place while utility responders prepared to act.
Audio|Source: Tacoma Fire
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Transcript:
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Command.
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We just got a phone call from an occupant at 517 North Sheridan, reporting that they hear hissing coming from a gas line.
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We told them just to stay in the house, shelter in place.
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That's correct.
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And we have taken meter readings in the adjacent homes.
00:22
They're zero at this time, so the gas is moving up and out.
00:27
So they just stay in place.
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P.C. 1346.
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Pershing, do we have the hose lines set in place?
00:43
Agent V is deploying that line now.
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Affirmative, I got eyes on, and the lines on the ground.
00:52
Received. Just spoke with PSC representative, stating that they're waiting for one more piece of equipment.
00:57
They'll be ready in about 10 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
N Sheridan Ave, Tacoma, WA 98403
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