Gas odor prompts fire response near Walking Stick Rd, Ellicott City MD
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical units responded to a possible gas leak at an apartment complex near Walking Stick Rd in Ellicott City. A caller reported smelling gas and experiencing chest discomfort. Responders found no visible fire or clear hazard from outside, and the building had not yet been evacuated during initial operations.
Audio|Heard on: Howard MD Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Battalion to all units have checked en route now.
00:03
We'll be responding to an apartment near Walking Stick Rd.
00:09
Caller says they can smell gas in the apartment and that being inside makes their chest hurt.
00:13
Did you want us to replace two six with gas? An ALS unit.
00:19
K26 coming at an ALS transport.
00:23
That's okay, we'll start.
00:25
Engine 22 is on scene of a three-story apartment complex.
00:28
Nothing evident from the outside.
00:31
Building's not been evacuated yet, except for Engine 22 and Tower 2.
00:36
Crew announced that level one staging will have the hydrant in front of the complex.
00:42
Engine 22 will have the initial command.
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Location mentioned:
Walking Stick Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043
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