Controlled burn at sewage plant is normal operation, Buffalo NY
Other Non-Crime EventThis incident describes a controlled burn occurring at a sewage plant as part of normal operations. Construction workers struck a gas line but were able to turn off the gas safely. The area was ventilated and inspected, confirming no emergency. The event was a routine procedure with no threat to public safety.
Audio|Source: Buffalo Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
00:00
Chief, we got an incinerator running here.
00:02
I think this is normal operations.
00:04
We're continuing to investigate, will advise.
00:05
A sewage plant has a controlled burn going on right now, so that might be what the caller thought.
00:12
4-7, they had some construction workers.
00:14
They struck a gas line.
00:15
They were able to turn off the gas.
00:18
This area over there is pretty much well ventilated and we got gas reading.
00:21
Recommend him we can't have them.
00:23
4-426.
00:24
Go 26 is 4-4.
00:25
Chief, that's confirmed with the workers.
00:27
This is normal operation of an incinerator.
00:30
Dispatch is 4-4-17269th.
00:33
We'll call that good intent.
00:34
People that companies give the truck to report.
00:35
4-4's in. Rather good intent.
00:38
That was normal business.
00:40
Picking up the company, the truck will have the report.
00:41
B44, you're in.
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Buffalo, NY
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