Possible gas leak concern at Oak Harbor home, Oak Harbor OH
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Fire & ArsonAn elderly resident near North Locust Street was concerned about a possible gas leak or an extinguished water heater flame. She stayed outside because she was afraid to re-enter her home. Officers were dispatched to check on her.
Audio|Heard on: Oak Harbor/Carroll Twp Police Dispatch, Portage Fire, Carroll Fire/EMS, Mid County EMS & Oak Harbor Public Works
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Transcript:
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I just heard a call from (name withheld).
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She lives near North Locust Street.
00:05
She is elderly.
00:07
First she advised she thought she had a gas leak, but then she said her hot water heater flame went out.
00:16
I advised her to contact a plumber or Columbia gas.
00:21
But she is standing outside in the cold because she is afraid to go inside.
00:24
She eventually hung up on me, but you may want to check on her.
00:32
That's clear.
00:34
Near North Locust.
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Affirmative.
00:42
That's clear.
00:43
I'll head over there.
00:49
What she described didn't sound like a gas leak.
00:52
It just sounds like the...
00:54
flame went out.
00:56
If you believe it's a gas leak, let me know and I'll come to Portage.
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Location mentioned:
N Locust St, Oak Harbor, OH 43449
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