Strong odor of burning and possible gas leak reported, Washington County MD
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Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to a report of a strong burning smell and possible gas leak in a residential area near Park Lane. The caller said the heating was not working and the smell was coming from the basement and bathroom. No smoke or flames were seen.
Audio|Heard on: Washington County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Transcript:
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National Gas Center Investigation, Engine 5, Engine Company 26, truck 3.
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Deputy Chief 3, respond,
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1250.
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Battalion 2, 3, respond, copy,
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responding with you.
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A lot of supermanchannel for the header.
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6-07 Park Lane medical emergency, Max 753 respond, 1251.
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Engine 1 is responding 1251.
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That's correct, watch on the channel.
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He has one of it right now.
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Good.
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The caller was at a model home near Park Lane saying the heat is not working and there is a burning smell.
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Copy, rod and egg smell and heat's not working as a model engine 5 you hear it.
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Okay, two three.
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She could smell something that was burning.
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One down into the basement, the crawl space,
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can smell something burning.
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Also, the bathroom area there,
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does not see any smoke or any flame.
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She was invited to back to wait and advise you could be outside of the direction.
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Washington County, MD
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