Gas leak confirmed inside university building in Upland, Upland IN

Fire & Arson

Reported: 10/23/2025 08:36 AM

East St, Upland, IN 46989

Fire and security teams responded to a gas leak report at the university on East Street in Upland. The gas company confirmed the leak was inside the building. Wind direction and speed were also recorded during the response.

Audio|Source: Wabash, Huntington, Miami and Grant Counties Public Safety

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Transcript:

00:00

Manchester Fire being routed to the University East Street Departments. Manchester University Street Departments reference to a possible gas leak. Security is on scene and we'll direct you appropriately.

00:11

Central's cleared 1139, KDT 246.

00:29

Manchester Fire being around to the University East Street Departments, Manchester University East Street Departments reference to a possible gas leak.

00:37

Security is on scene and will direct you to approve really. Central's clear at 1139, KD246.

00:44

00:51

Get a hold of the gas company, please.

00:55

Thanks a one.

01:01

6.1 Central.

01:04

Yes, sir.

01:06

Is that Nipsco up there?

01:08

Affirmative.

01:10

Clear.

01:16

Wind speed in direction, please.

01:21

Joe in 9 mile an hour, due north.

01:28

Okay, thank you.

01:35

Central 16.

01:40

Central H&S has that vehicle.

01:49

We're going to take back to their shop and fix tire for them on tonight.

01:55

16.

02:00

28.

02:07

6.01 Central.

02:09

Say it, sir.

02:13

Nepsico's advising ASAP. They want to know if the gas leaks inside or outside.

02:20

Clear, ten-four.

02:28

6.01 Central.

02:31

Go ahead. You can show me on scene as well.

02:36

Clear.

02:38

Clear.

02:41

Pick for me, go ahead.

02:45

Claire, they just want to know if the gas leaks inside or outside.

02:52

I'll advise in a second.

02:59

So I'd be advised this would be inside the building, inside the building.

03:06

601.

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