Sulfur odor investigated at residence in stafford, Stafford VA
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Fire & ArsonFire and rescue crews responded to a residence near Meadow View Ct in Stafford for a strong sulfur odor. Gas readings were negative, and the cause was identified as dry traps in drains. Crews applied water to the drains to seal off the odor.
Audio|Heard on: Stafford County and Fredericksburg Fire and EMS
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02:2
Transcript:
00:00
I'm like zero readings inside the residence.
00:03
Do you have a strong sulfur smell?
00:05
Still present.
00:10
I got negative readings inside the residence, strong sulfur smell.
00:15
Still present.
00:22
Short and included command also negative readings on the outside of the tank with the four gas and the CGI.
00:30
And then check the exterior residence if there's a meter.
00:35
It might be that this propane tank only supplies this generator on the premises side.
00:44
Okay, I copy the exterior propane tanks just for the generator possible.
00:51
Stafford Point Road command.
00:54
Tender is into your incident, situational report.
01:01
Traffic from Burnpoint command.
01:03
I believe we've isolated the problem to dry traps.
01:10
We're going to remain on scene, checking further.
01:14
You disregard any further checks?
01:19
Do I copy of 0154?
01:26
It's a man, much, Robert.
01:29
Still do all readings throughout,
01:31
anywhere around the tank or the generator.
01:35
I'm going to go ahead and assume it's the traps.
01:41
I got it. Yeah, if we can put some water down, especially the floor drain and where the washer and dryer are meant to go,
01:54
see if that seals off the odor.
02:00
Do that.
02:01
I'm ready.
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Location mentioned:
Meadow View Ct, Stafford, VA 22554
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