Gas odor prompts evacuation on South County Trail, East Greenwich RI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of a strong gas odor inside a multi-story building near South County Trail in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. Occupants evacuated as alarms sounded, and firefighters confirmed the presence of natural gas on the third floor. Multiple units from Warwick and nearby towns assisted at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Kent RI Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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04:12
Transcript:
00:00
Two, you're putting yourself in rescue.
00:01
One on the scene.
00:03
Building does not appear to be evacuated.
00:07
You have a yard hydrant.
00:16
Responding near South County Trail.
01:16
There is an odor of gas in the building at the main entrance.
01:19
Report that occupants evacuated as the alarm sounded and elevators were not working.
01:33
You have a strong odor of gas at the front entrance.
02:50
Confirmed strong gas odor on third floor.
03:03
Received. All Warwick apparatus on scene except one unit.
03:13
Warwick fire alarm call.
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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:
S County Trl, East Greenwich, RI 02818
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