Vehicle hits gas meter at commercial building, South El Monte CA
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TrafficA vehicle struck a gas meter on the outside of a single story commercial building near Chico Avenue in South El Monte. Fire crews investigated the scene and requested the gas company to respond to check for any gas leaks. The gas meter appeared bent, and crews planned to ensure the area was safe.
Audio|Heard on: Los Angeles County Fire - Command 30
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02:6
Transcript:
00:00
L.A. Quint Fours on scene, near Chico.
00:04
To give me a single story, single,
00:06
a single-story commercial vehicle into a gas meter on the outside.
00:11
We'll be investigating.
00:12
We're going to hold the assignment.
00:17
L.A.
00:20
Copies.
00:21
Single story in a commercial vehicle on a gas meter investigating.
00:25
Copy
00:32
LA, Quaid, can you also start a gas company? Quint 4, can you also start a gas company? Quint 4LAC copies.
00:46
Engine 42's on scene holding.
00:50
Okay, 42 is just hold up.
00:55
Before you check copy, we'll hold on a hundred.
01:03
Squad 90 out of team.
01:06
LA Quintpour the ball up.
01:10
Go for L.A.
01:11
Quintpour the ball up.
01:16
L.A. Quint for the follow-up.
01:18
This is going to be a vehicle went to a gas meter.
01:21
It seems to be bent to the exterior.
01:24
We are going to be accessing the ability to make sure that it's going to be clear.
01:28
We're going to hold with Fire Station 4 engine 42.
01:32
You can cancel the rest of the time.
01:33
We're just going to hold on the plan for the time being.
01:41
Okay, copy is Can Handel with Engine and Quint 4, Engine 42 holding onto the compound, all assisting cancel.
01:48
Quint 4, you also have an ambulance assigned to this ticket.
01:50
Do they need to stay?
01:55
That's negative.
01:58
Copy.
02:01
Hey, 42s, once you guys come in here, we're just going to assist with making access into the building.
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Location mentioned:
Chico Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733
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