Hazardous leak causes building evacuation and medical aid, Spotsylvania County VA
Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to a hazardous leak at a building on Bear Lane, Virginia. The leak caused evacuation of the building except for emergency personnel. Maintenance was delayed about 45 minutes to shut off the leaking system. Some people were found inside with difficulty breathing, and medical units were dispatched for treatment. Emergency responders managed public safety and worked to control the incident promptly.
Audio|Source: Spotsylvania County Fire and Rescue
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Transcript:
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Chief One from engine four.
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We found more people down in the first floor.
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Okay, yeah, make sure everyone's out.
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Again,
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we're on the pole with maintenance now trying to figure out how to shut the unit down. There is no put-offs between the compressor and where the leak is.
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Just public safety right now.
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I copy.
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Engine 3, can I clear you from Bear Lane?
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Rescue Engine 1, and ambulance 6-2. Difficulty breathing.
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(number withheld), Chrisman Lane.
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Cross streets are Old Robert TV Drive and Old Robert TV Drive.
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Response Priority 1[1].
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On Sproxy 1.
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That's very, Chief Juan.
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Right now they're saying that maintenance will be another 45 minutes to get here to shut this system off.
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The building has been evacuated,
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except for us,
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of course.
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You place a medic unit in service,
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hold engine for myself.
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and release the channel.
Police codes explained
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Priority 1: Highest-priority response, potentially life-threatening
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Location mentioned:
Bear Ln, Virginia 22580
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