Gas leak contained at apartment on Hamilton Boulevard, South Plainfield NJ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at a multi-story residential building on Hamilton Boulevard. No visible fire was found, but firefighters discovered an active gas leak behind a stove in one apartment. The gas supply was shut off, and ventilation was performed in the unit above due to residual odor. Utility workers were notified and responded to assist.
Audio|Heard on: Middlesex County Fire and EMS - Northwest
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02:39
Transcript:
00:00
Engine four has arrived on Hamilton Boulevard.
00:03
Three-story class five, multiple dwelling.
00:06
Nothing showing from sides A, B, and D.
00:12
Is that not a hook ring?
00:16
That's fine.
00:23
GPD says the alarm's been going off for a while now, and the resident is away on vacation.
00:35
East building.
00:39
How about the boulevard command at central?
00:44
You have PSE&G Gas responding to this location.
01:01
Central 50 and Cat 5 arriving.
01:03
Lucy Court.
01:07
South 4.
01:13
Our command at central was an active gas leak behind the stove.
01:19
Terminated the gas to the stove.
01:21
We're allowed apartment 2, actually been a leak.
01:26
South 4 PSEG was advised.
01:33
Central to Lieutenant Knight.
01:38
Your message?
01:43
PFQD was notified.
01:45
They will be out within the hour.
01:49
Briefing.
01:51
Chief, nothing in the windows from the 1st floor here.
01:59
Cancel.
02:04
This is Corps Command Central.
02:08
How about you?
02:12
Unable to gain access from a visual on the exteriors, no signs of smoke or fire.
02:18
You can make this condition A.
02:20
Put DFD clear and available.
02:22
Command terminated.
02:32
Boulevard Command at Central.
02:34
We're in the process of ventilating the apartment above, apartment 201, as there is an odor in that unit as well.
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Location mentioned:
Hamilton Blvd, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
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