Gas odor call near Emerson St found to be skunk, Palo Alto CA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of a possible gas odor at a residence near Emerson Street in Palo Alto. Upon investigation, the odor was determined to be from a skunk, and the utility response was canceled. No injuries or illnesses were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Santa Clara CA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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01:18
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 63, respond to gas odor inside structure near Emerson Street.
00:05
Cross streets are Seal Avenue and Rinconada Avenue.
00:09
Engine 63, you're going to near Emerson.
00:13
Near Emerson, cross of Seal Avenue.
00:16
RP smells gas upstairs in the residence.
00:19
No one is feeling ill and utilities is not on yet.
00:22
They start at (number withheld).
00:38
Engine 63 from Palo Alto Fire.
00:42
Go ahead.
00:45
Service 4 with utilities is going to be en route shortly from home.
00:49
Copy.
01:12
You can cancel utilities.
01:13
This appears to be a skunk.
01:16
10-4, I copy.
01:17
Cancel utilities.
01:18
It's a skunk.
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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:
Emerson St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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