Fire department responds to vapor cloud near propane tank, Winston Salem NC
Fire & ArsonFirefighters responded to a vapor cloud above a propane tank outside a house on North Main Street. A strong chemical smell was reported, and nearby roads were closed for safety. The propane valve was shut off, but the leak source was uncertain. Family members were kept away while the situation was investigated.
Audio|Source: Winston-Salem and Forsyth County Fire and Rescue
05:41
Transcript:
00:00
One of three ones on the scene on four. I got a four and a half single-family dwelling. I got nothing showing. 1431 will be a fabulous pressure of command. Move up.
00:26
You know, I've got a two-vis or NBA[1]. It's actually going to be on North Main Street, the Buffalo Church Road. We're going to be shutting down North Main much. I mean, go ahead and get me Sheriff's Office started. I'll have Command[2].
00:53
And I do have a vapor cloud above a what looks like a 500-pound cylinder outside of the house. 122. You arrive, I'm going to sign you to an investigation. I am by myself at a moment. Okay.
01:23
channeled bravel for 1814. Please, it's also be advised. This is a temporary use form. It does have power on it, but there is currently no option. I see when you arrive stage behind, or leave your apparatus behind 131, it looks like the wind direction is taken in the cross-pressing road.
01:53
for the Main Street coming from Oak Ridge. So go ahead and contact Hall Propent or Hall Propane or Whole. 26 responding to a routine public service at 1601, Bunker Hill Sandy Ridge Road. Somebody reference to iPhone crash notification, no contact made, no further.
02:19
4.4 shot. Go ahead. And for the board on the same. Well, I have to say them, we've got nothing showing at this time. I have for now on. Another form. On the turn of the 9th. 122 is on location. 131. We shut the road here, down here.
02:45
7766 also being about forget to get from the opposite side of the node
02:51
That's where I see them. I'm trying to keep family members away from it right now. Strong odor on the outside. It appears that the wind is taking it across the road. The valve has been turned off at the tank, but we're not exactly where the leaks coming from.
03:15
Yeah, so I haven't around the 5127. 109. Beautiful, thank you. We forward to Investator 1. You're already seen. Copy routine. Command[2] 13. Command 34.
03:45
I got a individual that's familiar with the people involved in a wreck and be hitting the O.W. On the other, command, what you mean? Bring you through up for that, yeah.
04:12
Well now, I got 22s for a second at tank. If I can get you all as a report to the outside of the structure and the homeowner is going to do get a key to get in front of. Now, Blake, we bring you a gas meter or detection meter down with you, um, if you got anything out.
04:37
Yes, fine, cut back on emergency. Okay, 4.
05:06
We're not seeing any visible weeks at this time.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
NBA: Motor Vehicle Accident / Non-Bodily Accident
[2]
Command: Incident Command established
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Location mentioned:
N Main St, Winston-Salem, NC
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