Gas leak at Evensville home sparks urgent evacuation, Evensville TN
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A gas line broke near 259 Ivy Lane which caused fumes to enter the home, prompting occupants to evacuate quickly to ensure safety.
Audio|Heard on: Rhea County Public Safety
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01:36
Transcript:
00:00
259 Ivy Lane off of Pierce Road. There's a caller reporting a busted gas line. The husband dropped a board and cracked it inside the residence at this time.
00:15
1040, you notice on fire?
00:17
That's correct, road paging.
00:19
I didn't copy on the traffic.
00:21
What was it?
00:23
Two-five-nine, Ivy Lane.
00:25
It's a busted gas line; a board was dropped and cracked inside the residence.
00:35
Attention all duty, 745 members.
00:40
Gas leak at 259 Ivy Lane, 259 Ivy Lane.
00:45
Caller advised it is outside but gas is leaking and coming into the residence.
00:50
They are evacuating everyone now.
00:52
Again, all duty, 745 members, 259 Ivy Lane, gas line busted; caller advises it is outside but gas is entering the residence.
01:03
They are evacuating everyone from the residence now.
01:07
Attention all duty, 745 members.
01:11
Gas leak at 259 Ivy Lane, 259 Ivy Lane.
01:16
Caller advised it is outside but leaking gas is entering the residence.
01:21
Everyone is being evacuated immediately.
01:23
Again, all duty, 745 members, 259 Ivy Lane, gas line busted.
01:30
Caller advises it is outside but gas is coming inside.
01:34
They are evacuating everyone from the residence now.
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Location mentioned:
Ivy Ln, Evensville, TN 37332
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