Fire department investigates propane smell near residence, Sparta Township NJ
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Fire department responded to a report of a strong propane smell outside a residence near White Birch Lane after a recent gas delivery. A leak was reported from outside the propane tanks and is being investigated.
Audio|Heard on: Sparta Fire
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Transcript:
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Center 200, Sparkfire, request to respond number one, white, virgin rain.
00:04
See strong smell of propane outside the residence.
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At Center 200,
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Sport and fire, request to respond number one, white birch lane, strong smell of propane outside the residence.
00:13
Your sign is the simple spot.
00:30
Engine 5 is service the way version 2 and 1.
00:34
No, let's play virtually.
00:39
Engine 5.
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Go to 5.
00:58
Number 5, V5 is the alarm.
01:00
The homeowner reported that just received gas today for propane today.
01:04
And here's a leak coming from outside of the tanks.
01:12
Receive, thank you.
01:28
11 responding white birch lane, update receipt.
01:34
(name withheld).
01:37
Engine 5,000.
01:48
Engine 5, that we'll be investigating.
01:53
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Location mentioned:
White Birch Ln, Sparta, NJ 07871
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