Crews investigate gas odor near U.S. Hwy 41 restaurant, Hillsborough County FL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible gas odor near a restaurant on South U.S. Highway 41. An investigation around nearby propane tanks found no visible hazard or confirmed leak. The report originated from a third-party caller, and occupants remained inside. The scene was determined safe, and all but essential units were released.
Audio|Heard on: Hillsborough FL Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Did we have anybody on scene evacuating? Do we know anything?
00:05
EB C Agency 46, units responding to a restaurant near South U.S. Highway 41.
00:14
At this time, the caller is third party, reporting an odor of gas in the restaurant and laundromat next door.
00:25
And EBC, that is 46 further en route.
00:27
As of right now, we don't have anybody evacuating; the caller was third party and is no longer on scene.
00:34
Copy all, we're seven minutes out.
00:37
Copy, seven minutes out, 1936.
00:47
We're on scene, small commercial structures,
00:50
Nothing visible showing, occupants are inside.
00:56
Copy, unit 12 on scene, small structure, nothing visible, occupants inside.
01:06
Unit 3 is on scene, single-story commercial restaurant.
01:10
Nothing showing at this time.
01:11
Looks like everybody's still in the restaurant.
01:13
Setting up 41 command to investigate.
01:17
Unit 46 on scene, we're on 41 at the hydrant.
01:30
Investigating propane tanks behind the building.
01:34
We don't smell anything at this time.
01:36
We're still investigating.
01:37
All other units can stage down on 41 at this time.
01:49
No smell of propane outside or inside the restaurant.
01:55
The owner said a customer reported the odor and left.
01:59
The restaurant requested a quick check by the inspection team.
02:04
Cancel all other units after the inspection team; the remaining units will stay on scene for their arrival.
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Location mentioned:
S U.S. Hwy 41, Florida 33570
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