Gas leak prompts evacuation near Highway 27, Carrollton GA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible gas leak near South Highway 27, close to a Lowe’s and Mavis Tire location. Callers reported a strong odor and hissing sound in the area. Officials believe a gas line may have been accidentally struck. Nearby buildings, including a Verizon store, began evacuating as a precaution while the gas company was notified and responded to the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Carrollton Fire
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04:37
Transcript:
00:00
Dispatch Engine 23, 1003, en route near South Highway 27.
00:06
Near South Highway 27 at the Lowe’s, gas leak.
00:12
23 is en route.
00:26
Dispatch, is that inside the building?
00:32
I believe it's going to be at the Mavis Tire that they're building in front of the road.
00:52
Callers can smell a strong odor of gas and hear a hissing sound, but don’t know exactly where it is.
00:59
They advise they accidentally hit a gas line.
01:05
Nothing further at this time.
01:09
1003 dispatch, notify the gas company.
02:03
Dispatch, be advised we have a strong smell of gas in the area.
04:24
Be advised the Verizon building also has a gas odor and they are evacuating.
04:31
The leak appears to be right behind their building.
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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:
US-27, Carrollton, GA 30117
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