Propane tank leak near Anchor Point Lane in Dillwyn, Dillwyn VA
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Fire & ArsonA propane tank near a dwelling on Anchor Point Lane in Dillwyn was leaking due to a broken valve. Fire and hazardous materials teams responded to contain the leak and ensure safety. The leak was releasing gas, but wind conditions helped control the situation.
Audio|Heard on: Buckingham County Fire and Rescue
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07:39
Transcript:
00:00
103 to Buckingham.
00:04
One o three.
00:07
I'm on scene here, we have a thousand gallon propane tank.
00:11
It looks like one of the valves is broken off, about 20 feet from the dwelling.
00:21
10 for a copy 1,000 gallons tank with valve broken 22 from residence amnes one's on location what was the fire response you had from doing fire
00:44
We have 103 on scene and walkie four en route.
00:48
All right, I need an end company here.
00:52
Can you retone deal one in second? 10-4[1].
00:59
Also ES2 is in route.
01:08
Buckingham 3024 is on location.
01:15
Oh, that, or 10-4[1].
01:44
second engine Dillwyn Fire, Arvonia Fire, if you can respond near Anchor Point Lane, near Anchor Point Lane, meaning an engine to respond for a 1,000 gallon, a pain-tate that is leaking.
02:11
5.
02:15
Frank 2,0 UVS.
02:18
104. 104.
02:21
1040.
02:26
107 is in route Buckingham.
02:30
104.107.
02:39
Buckingham-E-S-2 is an out anchor point.
02:44
Tep.
02:51
Walking out, I'm in record all on your dealing.
02:57
Ten-four walking out.
03:01
107, engine one.
03:06
Go for 107.
03:11
107, I got into one ready.
03:12
I think it's just you and me right now.
03:19
Ken 4. If you want to head that way, I'll be right behind you.
03:26
What's your ETA at the station?
03:34
I've got a two-minute ETA but I'm going to take my COV due to the tools on board.
03:41
10-4[1] Buckingham, engine on the rail.
03:47
Copy engine one room.
03:55
6.04 to Buckingham.
04:00
Go ahead.
04:02
Go ahead and route to the scene.
04:09
Civil.
04:11
Buckingham, the iPhone.
04:18
Yes, on.
04:22
We need to read much the capacity of exit the tank at this time.
04:28
It's lost a lot of its volatility.
04:30
It's just with some gas exiting, but not as much as it like.
04:34
The wind is in our favor.
04:35
At this point, it's controlling it.
04:43
10-4[1], copied, releases,
04:46
most of what has left-pane.
04:49
Okay,
04:55
Amytility 1 with hazement, one in the round.
05:01
104.
05:08
604 to ES1.
05:13
Yes,
05:15
one. I want Arvon you to respond.
05:24
I think we're good without Arvon, you know, resources will suffice.
05:35
Morgan out of the ES1, I'm gonna head on to the building, stand back the building.
05:47
Second aim, jet.
05:50
ES1, engine.
05:54
ES1, engine one.
05:59
Go ahead.
06:04
Is one, have you taken command?
06:10
Affirmative.
06:12
Ten-four command, now about one minute out.
06:18
Okay, you should be able to traverse the driveway and still say upwind,
06:23
not any tune.
06:27
Ten-four.
06:32
walking high on the uniform.
06:37
I'm going to go ahead.
06:39
He's driving.
06:40
I'm going to stand by at the fire hose.
06:42
Tish all need something.
06:46
Okay, thanks.
06:50
Buckingham, engine one on soon.
07:00
Bugginem hazmat one, same traffic.
07:07
Command engine one.
07:11
Go ahead.
07:14
Do you have an active leak? I just want to get too close with this running engine.
07:21
It's still offgassing just a little bit.
07:25
It's all blowing towards the northeast.
07:30
Right now my truck's in a decent spot.
07:33
I think where you're at is kind of a lower area than where I'm at, I would say pull them up here.
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10-4: Acknowledgment/Affirmative
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Location mentioned:
Anchor Point Ln, Dillwyn, VA 23936
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