Ruptured gas main reported at Richmond address


Fire crews and safety teams respond to a ruptured gas main at a Richmond address. They are investigating the gas leak and managing the situation on site.
Audio|Source: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
01:33
Transcript:
Engine 18, Engine 10, Truck 7[2], Safety 1, and Battalion 2[1]. Ruptured gas main 4545, Monument Avenue. Engine 18, engine 19, engine 10, truck 7, safety 1, and Battalion 2. Ruptured gas main 4545, Monument Avenue. Cross streets are Commonwealth Avenue and Allen Street. On tap Channel 3. Timeout, 0921. Engine 12. Chest pain. 501, South Fifth Street, a Co-Star Group. Engine 12. Chest pain. 501, South Fifth Street, a Co-Star Group. Cross streets are Bragg Street and Trethegert Street. OnTAC channel 2. Timeout, 0923. Gas Force has been notified. Truck 7, along with Battalion 2, arrive at 4545 Monument Avenue. Investigating a ruptured gas line. Battalion 2 will assume command. I'll let you know something in a second. Truck 7 on scene with Battalion 2. Investigating 9.25 hours.
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Battalion 2: Battalion chief unit assuming command
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Truck 7: Fire apparatus involved in response
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Location mentioned:
Near Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23230
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