Gas leak investigation at Lake Shore Square apartments, South Riding VA
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Fire & ArsonEmergency crews investigated a possible gas leak at Lake Shore Square apartments. They took multiple gas meter readings inside and outside the building, finding no hazardous gas. The gas fireplace was secured and isolated. No odor or dangerous conditions were detected. Crews ensured all gas supplies were functioning properly at the location near Watercress Square.
Audio|Heard on: Loudoun County Combined Fire Rescue
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04:58
Transcript:
00:00
Paramedics reported tire issue near Watercress Square, unit (number withheld), cross-street Lakeshore Square.
00:30
Units are responding to the location.
00:36
Fire units are responding to gas leak request.
00:40
Reporting unit number (number withheld).
00:46
Standing by.
00:49
Washington Gas is en route with a 20 to 25 minute estimated arrival time.
00:55
Incident information given.
00:57
Elderly female involved.
01:06
Sick person reported at nearby location.
01:18
Units from nearby stations responding.
01:21
The crew is on scene.
01:22
Staging at Watercress and Lakeshore area, approximately 100 foot mark.
01:27
Approaching a three-story building.
01:30
Department advised to provide updates.
01:38
Unit reports on scene at 300 foot mark.
01:42
Staging with assigned engine company.
01:45
Command established at the location.
01:49
Command set up at Watercress Square.
01:56
Confirming units involved.
02:05
Units acknowledged.
02:10
Confirmed.
02:13
Locations of units noted.
02:15
Reading meters on the side of the building.
02:18
Zero hydrogen sulfide, zero lower explosive limit.
02:20
Zero.
02:21
Carbon monoxide and oxygen levels normal.
02:24
Will take readings at the front door shortly.
02:31
Confirmed.
02:33
Three meters around south side, no external gas readings detected.
02:37
No readings from the exterior.
02:40
Crew moving inside.
02:45
Clarification requested.
02:48
Responding to problem box regarding illness at nearby location.
03:00
Elderly female with recent hospital visit; possible urinary tract infection.
03:20
Readings at front door show no hazardous gas present.
03:27
Zero carbon monoxide and normal oxygen levels.
03:29
Subject communicated with crew.
03:31
Subject reported smell near her gas fireplace.
03:34
Fire personnel inspected fireplace.
03:36
No odor detected.
03:37
Normal readings confirmed.
03:39
Investigating all gas supplies to ensure proper function.
03:47
Engine crew requested to meter second floor.
03:53
Acknowledged.
04:00
Requested readings at 100 foot mark on second floor.
04:16
Response from Tower unit.
04:22
Acknowledged by Tower unit.
04:27
No odor detected, normal conditions.
04:30
Instructions given for face-to-face communication.
04:34
Face-to-face about incident location confirmed.
04:37
Location near Warcrest Park.
04:40
Code word received.
04:44
At apartment unit (number withheld), gas fireplace isolated. Gas secured and zero readings found.
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Location mentioned:
Lake Shore Square, South Riding, VA 20152
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