Propane odor investigated near Robin Drive, Ballenger Creek MD
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS crews responded to reports of a strong propane odor near Robin Drive and New Design Road in Ballenger Creek. They checked nearby homes and found a propane tank that was not venting. The smell appeared to originate from up the hill.
Audio|Heard on: Frederick County Sheriff, Fire and EMS, State Police
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02:50
Transcript:
00:00
Two hundred and twelve, update that to New Design and Robin Drive.
00:04
Two hundred and twelve, ten four.
00:09
Engine Twelve has arrived.
00:12
Engine Twelve on scene.
00:20
Chief Seventeen Frederick 172, I'll proceed back.
00:23
Have everybody else stage on Blissville.
00:34
172 and Tanker 17 on the scene.
00:54
We spoke to a neighbor near Robin Drive.
00:59
There is an odor in the area.
01:02
We're investigating.
02:14
I've checked this residence.
02:15
There is a propane tank, but it's not venting because the odor is not as strong down here.
02:22
It's basically coming from up the hill.
02:29
Nothing at the residence and nothing from Dunhill.
02:39
Nothing on the meter yet for finding a source.
02:46
When done, come down here and check the source as well.
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Location mentioned:
Robin Dr & New Design Rd, Ballenger Creek, MD 21703
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