Gas leak suspected at townhouse with skunk odor, Manassas VA
Fire & ArsonA strong skunk-like odor has been reported in the basement of a townhouse in Manassas, VA, raising concerns about a possible gas leak. The odor has been ongoing for two to three days. Fire units responded to investigate, and three people inside the townhouse were evacuated as a precaution. No one has reported feeling sick. Fire and gas company personnel are on scene conducting checks.
Audio|Source: Prince William County Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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Fox 2245, on 5 Charlie[1] for an inside gas leak to a town home, near Garcliffe, Cross Street, Adler Lane.
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Enter 522, the time 504, responding at (number withheld).
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Colleers advising is a strong skunk smell in the basement area.
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Advise has been ongoing for the past two to three days.
00:22
They're concerned it might be a gas leak. No one's feeling sick.
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Three people will be evacuated.
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If you can check your NBC for a reckless driver, callers looking for a phone call.
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141010-95 Bravo for an injury.
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Near Everspeake Lane, cross-suit smoke-time road.
00:48
Nose 514 and 2514 at 20-407.
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13308, you repeat.
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I'm going to call you about him. He has a history of making this stuff up.
01:08
Okay.
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All 7-4-697, the Fattestruck.
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We're okay.
01:20
Okay, so now's your seven.
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1428. You could send me the animal call?
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If you think you're back.
01:33
Negative.
01:35
Okay.
01:38
33 status.
01:44
141010 by Bravo for an injury.
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Near Everest Peak Lane, Cross Street Smokdown Road.
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And was 14, Engine 514 responding at (number withheld).
01:55
For a two-year-old who jumped off the bed, now has difficulty breathing.
02:06
522 is on scene,
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we'll be at the hydrant in front of near building, like roughly.
02:19
Rest your 5-22 is on scene.
02:25
Okay, restroom 5-22 on scene, two-story townhouse.
02:30
We'll be at the hydrant in front of near building, like blue, (number withheld).
02:39
Caller called back advising that they're gone. I'll go ahead and show you clear.
02:45
Direct, clear.
03:00
Near 97 standards lane cross street ford roads medic 627 is responding at (number withheld) for a 70-year-old male with stomach pain with my guard command intersection on leg yard atler Adler.
03:23
I'll keep the time 504 (number withheld).
03:28
Okay, it's your 511.
03:31
There's all you know that's on scene of the anti-gas league, Lycar Loop, Time 504 is establishing Lycard, Loop Command, (number withheld).
03:44
And I go ahead.
03:47
Geoectangelo, Bravo,
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Near Gordon and Riverview.
03:54
(number withheld).
04:00
Any units still circulating for this can clear and can you amend this to an assault if not enough to go okay um it smells like a skunk we'll investigate for this.
04:24
We got a copy.
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The label force Mason at (number withheld).
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Is this in the middle of the road townhouse?
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It is.
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Okay, I'm the middle of the townhouse, label on it basement normal readings.
04:40
It smells like it's going up to the basement.
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Rescue 522.
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Command from Rescue 522.
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Checking Bravo 1.
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It'll be (number withheld).
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Okay, I got progression 5.22.
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Checking Bravo 1 (number withheld).
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It could be Delta 1.
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Bravo 1 is (number withheld).
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Checking that as well.
05:19
Okay, I got it.
05:25
And from Rescue 522 outside, side Charlie is clear. It does smell like a skunk back there.
05:33
Gas company is going to be Washington Gas. I've not touched a meter yet.
Police codes explained
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5 Charlie: Radio channel/talkgroup 5C designation
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