Gas line struck during fence digging in Aurora, Aurora CO


A gas line was struck during digging a fence post near South Richfield St in Aurora, causing a gas leak. The gas supply to nearby residents was shut off, and the utility company Excel was contacted to address the hazard.
Audio|Source: Aurora Fire
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Bittalion 1, ladder 6, engine 10, engine 2, ladder 2, hazmat 2, B for a gas leak, near South Richfield St.
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A battalion 1, ladder 6, engine 10, engine 2, ladder 2, and hazmat 2 for a gas leak.
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Near South Richfield St. across is East Jefferson Drive, Resonontac 3, at 1047.
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Sir, I'm from Colfax, New Balda.
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1047.
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15 University, 1049.
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Units responding to Richfield, there was a party that was digging a fence post hole and struck the gas line.
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They did shut off gas to the residents near it.
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It sounds like somebody has been in touch with Excel on the scene.
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Clear time for help.
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That would be so much.
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We've got this over on Act 3.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Richfield St, Aurora, CO 80013
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