Gas odor reported near commercial building prompts evacuation, Ballenger Creek MD
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, responders are on scene near Railroad Drive investigating a gas odor outside a single-story commercial building. A minor and heavy smell was detected outside. The area near Mill Run Place is being evacuated as a precaution, and the utility gas company has been notified to assist.
Audio|Heard on: Frederick County Fire - Digital
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02:13
Transcript:
00:00
Report of gas odor outside near Railroad Drive and Timber Mills Run.
00:22
Units en route from Frederick.
00:24
Patient refusal noted.
00:29
Units in service.
00:31
Unit on scene.
00:33
No contact information available.
00:37
Details unclear.
00:39
Details unclear.
00:45
Details unclear.
01:03
A slight gas odor is detected.
01:10
Odor is minor and outside.
01:12
The smell is heavy but source uncertain.
01:15
Details unclear.
01:30
Details unclear.
01:35
Utility gas company being notified to respond.
01:43
Message repeated for clarity.
01:48
Request to dispatch utility gas company.
01:51
Confirming dispatch of utility company.
01:57
Engine 501 on scene at single-story commercial building.
02:05
Checking for visual alarms.
02:10
Evacuation underway; crews investigating.
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Location mentioned:
Mill Run Pl, Ballenger Creek, MD 21703
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