Gas leak prompts evacuation at recreation center, South Charleston WV
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported gas leak at the South Charleston Recreation Center near Jefferson Road. A smell resembling propane was detected, leading to an evacuation of the facility while crews assessed the source of the odor.
Audio|Heard on: Kanawha WV Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Station 60, gas leak,
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Rec Center.
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Master engine 602, this is 650.
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near Jefferson Road, South Charleston Rec Center across Jefferson Road.
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I have a gas smell in the building mainly coming from the pool boiler room, but it is throughout the building.
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They are evacuating (number withheld).
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Metro 652 is en route.
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And I'll (number withheld).
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Metro 6 City copies call.
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Ten four.
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Metro 652.
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Go ahead metro.
00:46
Caller said that it smelled kind of like propane rather than gas.
00:51
You may call the gas company or hold off for a second until you can advise what it is.
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Just hold off first, I can figure it out.
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Location mentioned:
C St, South Charleston, WV 25303
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