Gas line broken during fence construction causes leak, Washington County AR


A crew building a privacy fence near South Nail Street accidentally broke a gas line with a rod, causing a gas leak. Fire department is on scene but unable to stop the leak. Utility company has been notified.
Audio|Source: Washington County Rural Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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Respond to near South Nail Street, broken gas meter operations, Ops 44, 10 out, 1009.
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I don't for any one's in that.
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Very one respondent.
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Be advised, there is a language barrier.
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We are currently contacting Black Hills.
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Three white coffee, thank you.
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fire count 3d1's on scene confirmed gas leak we'll update further in a minute 3d1 on scene confirmed gas leak
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this is 3d1 3d1 go ahead
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There are some people here building a privacy fence.
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They have punched through the gas line running through the house from the meter with a rod bar.
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We are not able to plug it this time.
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Received.
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Washington County, AR
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