Gas leak at Jefferson and Ontario led to evacuation, Toledo OH
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, construction workers struck a gas line at the corner of Jefferson and Ontario streets. This caused a gas leak that led to evacuations in the area and police being called to control traffic.
Audio|Heard on: Lucas County Fire/EMS
Listen to dispatch call
03:23
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 7 fire dispatch, we're going to need Columbia gas out here.
00:03
We have a gas leak.
00:06
Construction workers hit a gas line here at the corner of Jefferson and Ontario.
00:16
Okay, Engine 7, 835.
00:19
Engine 7, this is truck 5.
00:22
We're on scene.
00:24
Do you need us to possibly block the other end of Ontario?
00:33
Medic 23 is transporting to...
00:40
Medic 23, that was cut off with hospital destination.
00:45
We're transporting to St.
00:47
Anne.
00:48
Okay, in St. Ann, 836.
00:50
Okay,
00:51
and St.A.36.
01:04
Engine 62, Medics 64 on a stroke.
01:08
(number withheld), Cranberry Lane,
01:11
near Sycamore Lane.
01:13
Channel 3.
01:14
Engine 62, Medi 64 on a stroke.
01:17
(number withheld), Cranberry Lane, near Sycamore Lane.
01:20
Channel 3, 836.
01:23
Engine 644, fire distance.
01:24
We'll be close to the engine 62, you can have us.
01:27
Okay, engine 64, we'll put you on the run, 837.
01:29
837.
01:30
Medic Force transporting one fire.
01:37
Engine 7, fire dispatch, can send me some police crews for traffic control?
01:43
307. Hey, engine 7.
01:45
Fire dispatch, engine 62, you can cancel, engine 62.
01:49
Engine 62 cancel, engine 62 cancel.
01:57
Fire dispatch engine 62, you can cancel.
02:00
Engine 62. Medicinaldi won't arrive in you to MCMC.
02:09
62 fire dispatch, do we need to still handle that call?
02:13
Medicaid.
02:15
That's negative, sir, 64 is going to take it now.
02:18
Excellent, thank you.
02:20
838.
02:25
Check 5, let's just shut it down at that intersection.
02:28
Man, this is 25.
02:34
Do we want to clear out Rust Belt Coffee or?
02:38
I think we'll clear this whole block out.
02:40
You guys want to start working on that?
02:48
That's affirmative.
02:49
Do we want to include True North, the gas station here?
02:57
Fire dispatch, engine 7, call me gas notified immediate response.
03:07
654, engine 64.
03:10
Engine 64. Engine 7 driver, engine 7.
03:15
We want us to evacuate this gym here,
03:19
Erie and Jefferson.
03:22
That's a permanent.
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:
Jefferson Ave & N Ontario St, Toledo, OH 43604
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