Gas leak suspected at Bartholomew County residence, Bartholomew County IN


Emergency crews responded to a possible gas leak near Lofia Avenue in Bartholomew County. An isolated abnormal gas reading was found on the back deck. The gas meter was shut down as a precaution, and the gas company was contacted. No fire was detected and gas readings inside the house were normal.
Audio|Source: Southeastern Indiana Public Safety
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We will be out near Lofia Avenue.
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We will be out near Lofia Avenue.
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Services.
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Amos. We now have an isolated reading back here at the back deck.
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We're going to be shutting it down now.
00:16
Okay, we need the gas company then.
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A-term point. Control is clear.
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Control is clear.
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Negative inside the house.
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We've checked the gas fireplace, nothing, and I believe we found the water heater, but it's in a locked closet, so it appears to be negative readings for that as well.
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We'll check those readings, and if you come up with zero, let me know so we can start releasing some companies.
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We're clear.
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We're shutting down the gas meter right now.
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Bartholomew County, IN
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