Gas odor reported inside Fitchburg building, Fitchburg MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a gas odor reported inside a residential building near Northman Passway in Fitchburg. Multiple fire units were dispatched to investigate and ventilate the structure. The caller reported smelling gas indoors and evacuating while alarms sounded. Units confirmed no visible fire and continued investigating the source of the odor.
Audio|Heard on: Fitchburg Police and Fire Dispatch
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02:50
Transcript:
00:00
Dutchess Fitchburg Fire Department, near Northman Passway.
00:03
The odor of gas inside the building.
00:05
Engine one, four, ladder one, rescue three and a deputy.
00:08
It's near Northman Passway.
00:10
The odor of gas inside the building.
00:12
For engine one, four, ladder one, rescue three and a deputy from (number withheld).
00:24
Receiving companies have Northman for Northman Passway, so I'll cross you after that.
00:35
(name withheld), that's going to be between L and Mechanic Street.
00:39
It's going to be on your right, four nickels.
00:47
Copy.
00:50
Keep your companies here in group.
00:55
I'm (number withheld).
01:02
W is responding, 4th north and pathway.
01:05
Channel two fire ground is your operating jail.
01:07
Channel two fire ground is your operating jail on (name withheld).
01:09
Stand by for hydrants.
01:16
Engine company, you see all the hydrant near Mechanic Street as well as near Elm Street.
01:23
Island (number withheld) to C3, advise call came in due to homeowner saying (name withheld) smells an inside odor of gas with fire alarms going off.
01:33
(name withheld) is evacuating the building from (number withheld).
01:37
(number withheld) is off.
01:38
We have a two-story windbreak up in (name withheld).
01:40
We'll be investigating.
01:46
That's your voice.
01:47
You're on.
01:48
Which frame? Nothing showing here.
01:49
Investigating.
01:50
Six, please.
01:57
Three, two's off.
02:02
Three, you're off.
02:03
New command.
02:04
Six (number withheld).
02:10
Five answer.
02:17
Chief, delayed ignition, seal in the house.
02:20
Six (number withheld).
02:29
Going to ladder one.
02:30
You guys bring your fans to the front door so you can get some ventilation in there.
02:36
Thank you.
02:39
If I can hold the ladder and engine four,
02:43
turn into one.
02:45
Chief holding a ladder.
02:47
Engine four turning into one.
02:49
Six (number withheld).
Disclaimer:
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:
Northman Passway, Fitchburg, MA 01420
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