Carbon monoxide alarm with high readings on Pearl St, Essex VT
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a carbon monoxide alarm at a residence on Pearl Street in Essex Junction. Elevated CO readings were found inside the unit. Entry was forced after attempts to contact a key holder. Vermont Gas was notified, and a possible source was identified as a dryer which was shut off.
Audio|Heard on: Essex, Essex Jct. and Westford Fire Departments
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05:30
Transcript:
00:00
We do have an audible alarm indicating CO within the residence.
00:04
Just waiting on a contact so we don't have to actually force the door, causing damage to the unit.
00:21
We do have an audible alarm sounding at unit seven.
00:26
We're awaiting a key holder to gain access to the unit to avoid kicking the door.
02:29
Close this time, we're forcing entry into the door.
03:05
Reading the 91 parts per million.
03:08
Go ahead and notify Vermont Gas.
05:19
Dryer was on on arrival and has been shut off.
05:22
Readings at the dryer are 38.
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Location mentioned:
Pearl St, Essex Junction, VT
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