Gas leak prompts evacuations in Andover, Andover MN
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units and law enforcement responded to a reported gas leak near 7th Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard in Andover. Roads in the area were closed and nearby apartments were evacuated as a safety precaution. Deputies coordinated traffic control and notified nearby businesses to remain on standby while utility crews worked to address the leak.
Audio|Heard on: Anoka MN Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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01:33
Transcript:
00:00
Northern Natural Gas is starting a tech, they don't have an ETA.
00:03
They're going to give us a call back when they have one.
00:07
Copy, thank you.
00:09
(number withheld).
00:12
Anoka dispatch, Andover Engine 2 en route to 7th and Bunker.
00:17
Sound of gas.
00:19
Andover Engine 2 en route at (number withheld).
00:22
(number withheld).
00:29
It's deputy Korn, K O R T H.
00:33
Copy, thank you.
00:36
(number withheld).
00:38
Anoka dispatch from Andover duty officer.
00:41
Andover duty officer?
00:44
Can you make this incident an all call please? I'm going to need more deputies.
00:48
I need to start shutting roads down and evacuate the apartment building that's right downwind of this.
00:53
We're getting a strong odor of gas heading that direction.
00:58
Copy. One on all call, we'll send our deputies your way.
01:00
Twenty-three thirty-three.
01:04
This is dispatch. Andover Chief 1 responding to the gas leak on 7th.
01:09
Andover Chief (number withheld).
01:13
Anoka dispatch from animal command.
01:16
Command, go ahead.
01:18
I'm going to be blocking northbound 7th Avenue at Bunker.
01:24
Can we have deputies inform Taco Bell and Holiday? We need them to wait.
01:32
Copy, (number withheld).
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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:
Bunker Lake Blvd & 7th Ave, Andover, MN 55303
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