Gas line struck prompts hazmat response, Chicago IL
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a gas line struck near South Sangamon Street in Chicago. A Level 1 hazardous materials response was initiated with staging at Monroe and Morgan. One firefighter required ambulance assistance after a fall, and the gas company was notified.
Audio|Heard on: Cook IL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
The engine family trucker, near South Sangamon for a gas leak.
00:04
That's receipt.
00:07
10 and 5 to Maine, they hit a gas line.
00:09
Can you give a hazmat out here?
00:11
A level 1 hazmat for the gas leak, near South Sangamon.
00:15
A level 1 response to the gas leak near South Sangamon.
00:19
And where they did back.
00:21
Companies responding to that level 1, near 6th and all statement.
00:25
The wind is west, northwest, at 10, gusting to 16.
00:29
Wind direction for the level 1.
00:31
West, northwest at 10, gusting to 60.
00:36
You do have a gas company coming up.
00:39
Correct?
00:40
That is correct.
00:43
Thank you. The battalion, can you stage at Morgan and Monroe?
00:50
Received. Remaining companies for Level 1, staging at Monroe and Morgan.
00:56
Monroe and Morgan staging area for the Level 1.
01:01
Send me an ambulance.
01:04
Who needs an ambulance, sir?
01:09
Engine 69, injured from the fall.
01:13
Weakness.
01:15
Okay.
01:16
69, we've got it.
01:18
That's going to be number seven from orders.
01:22
That's interesting.
01:25
Battalion four to me.
01:26
Battalion four to me.
01:27
Battalion four.
01:29
I got a four-story residential over commercial.
01:38
A company was doing some boring out front.
01:41
Sounds like they hit a gas line.
01:43
We're doing some readings right now.
01:45
We're waiting for squad 511.
01:47
Okay, we'll tell you.
01:48
The gas company was notified, but there is no ETA yet.
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Location mentioned:
S Sangamon St, Chicago, IL 60607
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