Gas leak prompts evacuation on Fellows Ave, Kalamazoo MI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible gas leak near Fellows Ave in Kalamazoo after a caller reportedly struck a neighbor's gas meter, causing a strong gas odor and hissing sound. Residents were advised to evacuate, and Consumers Energy was contacted to assist.
Audio|Heard on: Kalamazoo MI Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Tone for announcer, gas leak outside.
00:01
Engine two, squad six.
00:02
Engine two, squad six.
00:04
near Fellows Ave.
00:05
near Fellows Ave.
00:08
What we have looks like caller hit neighbor's gas meter and it's hissing with a strong smell of gas.
00:13
We'll get Consumers out.
00:14
We're going to be clear.
00:18
Two en route.
00:20
Lincoln six.
00:24
Just want to advise, reference this gas leak outside.
00:27
Consumers advise they’ll be en route within an hour due to the nature of the emergency and the gas hissing.
00:33
They are recommending everyone evacuate and not use electrical items for the time being.
00:40
Clear it.
00:42
Ten fire, I'm 26.
00:44
I have a hydrant at Fellows and Burdick.
00:47
I do have a strong smell and you can hear hissing from it.
00:50
Doesn't appear anyone's inside; we'll all be double checking.
00:54
Copy that.
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Location mentioned:
Fellows Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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