Strong gasoline odor prompts fire response in Redding, Redding CA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a residence near Heather Lane in Redding after reports of a strong gasoline odor and an activated alarm. Crews were verifying whether all occupants were safely out of the home. EMS was also dispatched due to uncertain occupant status. A concurrent power outage affected a nearby intersection.
Audio|Heard on: Shasta CA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Fire hazard, gasoline, Heather Lane, for Engine 7.
00:03
Engine 7, respond to near Heather Lane, cross with Hartnell Avenue.
00:06
It's going to be it.
00:09
Relay of a strong smell of gas inside the residence and alarm is sounding.
00:19
Battalion 1, go ahead with your traffic.
00:21
I'm sure you're aware, but we have a complete power outage at Cyprus and Hilltop, including all traffic lights.
00:28
We need immediate traffic control or we will have an accident at that intersection.
00:32
Battalion 1, I copy, send over.
00:34
Additionally, can we confirm that the occupants of Heather Lane are out of the structure?
00:39
I'll confirm they're out of the structure.
00:42
I copy. I'll be responding in addition to Heather.
00:44
Lieutenant 1, I copy.
00:46
Engine 7, Battalion, just for information.
00:49
We're now starting EMS as we're unsure if the roommate is out of the residence.
00:53
I just have a copy.
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Location mentioned:
Heather Ln, Redding, CA 96002
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