Gas leak reported near jefferson avenue construction site, Newport News VA
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Fire & ArsonA gas leak occurred near a construction site on Jefferson Avenue. Emergency responders discussed clearing a nearby building, checking for gas, and shutting off the valve to stop the leak.
Audio|Heard on: Newport News Public Safety
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00:00
Please you want to come here.
00:03
Go ahead.
00:06
The resident had 3-2-3 as came back.
00:11
He liked to get into his building.
00:13
It's about four houses down from where the gas leak is.
00:19
You might as we just clear that for him and let him in there.
00:22
Would you like to stay out?
00:25
Now, send somebody in there and just take some readings.
00:28
Make sure there's no gas in there and then we can let them in.
00:31
All right, thank you.
00:41
Go ahead.
00:45
The gas lines being clamped here at the construction site, but they have to go shut the valve off over there by Station 1.
00:51
Just giving you an update.
00:55
So it's still flowing?
00:59
Yes, sir, that's correct.
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Location mentioned:
Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23607
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