Possible propane leak investigated near state line, Vigo County IN
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a possible propane leak near the Indiana–Illinois state line along US-40. The caller mentioned a large propane tank off the road but could not specify the exact location. Responders found no sign of an actual leak, and the scene was cleared after confirming the area was safe.
Audio|Heard on: Terre Haute Public Safety and Vigo County Fire
Listen to dispatch call
02:36
Transcript:
00:00
Arriving in area, do you have any better location for this leak?
00:08
Negative. The caller just told me that it was on National Road close to the Illinois–Indiana line, a large propane tank off the side of the road.
00:16
He smelled it only.
00:18
He was unsure who it belonged to or exactly where it was.
00:24
(number withheld)
00:28
That's clear. He said it was close to state line.
00:32
Oh, sorry about that.
00:33
They gave me varying information.
00:34
He told me it was on National Road in Indiana and then told me it was close to the state line.
00:41
Eastbound at the 16,
00:43
Indiana (number withheld).
00:49
They have a flat tire, no spare.
00:51
They have help en route.
00:52
Need nothing further from us.
00:57
Engine 41, sure, Greek one.
00:58
Take you, (name withheld).
01:00
Last house on your left's a red house.
01:02
There's propane tanks right there in the next bit, right before you cross into Illinois, on the Indiana side.
01:09
Copy that.
01:15
Engine 41, sure, big one.
01:16
It's on the south side of the road.
01:22
Copy that, thank you sir.
01:24
Central Engine 41 is on scene.
01:26
We'll be out on investigation.
01:29
Engine 41.
01:34
Central (number withheld), I'm out another (number withheld) westbound at the 17th.
01:41
Got a (number withheld) by VIN.
01:43
16.
01:48
(number withheld)
02:02
(number withheld)
02:07
(number withheld)
02:14
(number withheld)
02:21
Turns (number withheld), dark black 2002 Pontiac.
02:25
You can disregard anyone not on scene.
02:27
There's no obvious leaks.
02:28
We're going to make contact with the (name withheld) Fuel Company out of Illinois and let them know, but there's no obvious leaks and go ahead and clear us up.
Disclaimer:
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:
US-40, Indiana
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