Gas leak prompts emergency after loud boom at Metamora home, Metamora IL
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Alarm sparks as loud explosion blows open door, causing strong gas smell at a Metamora residence.
Audio|Heard on: Washburn Fire and Ambulance
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Transcript:
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KZZ403 Metamora fire.
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You're needed at 1501 Elizabeth Lane.
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1501 Elizabeth Lane for a possible gas leak.
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Callers advising the oven was pre-feeding.
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There was a loud boom.
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Boom that blew open the door and now the house smells strongly of gas.
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ACZ 403, Metamora Fire on air.
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Location mentioned:
Elizabeth Ln, Metamora, IL 61548
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