Indoor gas leak reported at factory outlet mall, Castle Rock CO
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Fire & ArsonFire crews were dispatched to an indoor gas leak at the factory outlet mall near the food court and customer service area between buildings 4, 5, 6, 10, and 11. Initial reports noted a gas odor near Building 11, but investigation found no strong gas smell in some areas. Fire and utility crews coordinated the investigation and contacted security to locate the source of the odor.
Audio|Heard on: Douglas and Elbert County Fire Districts
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05:54
Transcript:
00:17
Indoor gas leak.
00:19
The outlet.
00:45
Coming to the Outlet Mall, the reporting parties thought initially it was near Building 11, noting a gas smell inside the customer service area on the east side near Suite 485 and will notify Black Hills.
01:04
Dispatch Battalion says this is reported near Building 4 on the east side customer service area.
02:14
I copy, thank you for the heads up.
02:16
I have notes indicating it is in the customer service area, Building 11, is that correct?
02:25
Building 11 is usually where the food court is, so I am not entirely certain.
03:06
We will start at the customer service area near the food court and work through the complex.
03:22
Large strip mall complex.
03:33
On the east side between Buildings 5 and 6.
03:39
No odors detected in this area. We will be investigating.
04:11
Make contact with security for details, and medical 150 is preparing.
04:24
There was a heavy smell of gas on the way in, located near the sewer plant by Santa Fe, but none since entering the area.
04:58
On scene near the west side at building 10. A slight sewer smell detected.
05:27
Security reported odor in the food court and customer service area in the building directly ahead, stated as Building 11.
05:41
Engine 39 is proceeding inside to investigate.
05:51
Near Suite 485, correct.
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Location mentioned:
Factory Shops Blvd, Castle Rock, CO 80108
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