Gas leak in construction zone near Sunset Ave, Glen Carbon IL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a possible gas leak caused by a broken gas line in an active construction zone near Sunset Avenue in Glen Carbon. The leak appeared to involve a damaged line during digging activities. Utility and emergency crews were dispatched to the area. Nearby locations were checked to determine if related incidents occurred.
Audio|Heard on: Woodford IL Utilities Group Calls
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01:37
Transcript:
00:00
Hey guys, I got another broken gas line blowing gas in Glen Carbon.
00:04
Near Sunset Avenue.
00:06
Is anybody available?
00:07
DCO (number withheld), you can sign me up.
00:10
Near Sunset, ten four.
00:11
Thanks (name withheld).
00:13
Yeah, it's a broken gas line in an active construction zone blowing gas.
00:18
Three six four DCO.
00:19
I'll back them up.
00:21
DCO, is this in the same vicinity as the first hit that came in? Figure out.
00:25
It doesn't appear to be, but I am going to do a little more research.
00:28
Mapping on it, and it's currently at right now.
00:31
It's about 1.7 miles away.
00:34
All right, thanks dispatch.
00:36
Ten four. Still on here?
00:39
Yes, I'm on here.
00:40
Ten four, I'll mark her down that you're aware.
00:43
Thank you.
00:44
They just put another one in for near Sunset that I'll get you guys on it.
00:47
Thank you. This one came in saying digging in front yard hit a gas line.
00:52
Thank you.
00:54
Dispatch (number withheld), go for DCO.
00:57
Can you double check that address because we're...
01:00
We're near North Meridian Road in Glen Carbon, and there is nothing here.
01:05
Yeah, I can call the 911 dispatch that called it in.
01:10
There is some construction up near the highway that (name withheld) is going to run up there and take a look.
01:18
They might be related.
01:20
It's not that far, about a mile apart, but I am going to call 911 and get some information.
01:26
Thank you. There is a fire truck up in...
01:28
This construction site, (name withheld).
01:32
After that, I'll head that way.
01:36
Forward. You can arrive me, please.
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:
Sunset Ave, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
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