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Possible gas leak and water heater damage near Van Buren St, West Frankfort IL

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S Van Buren St, West Frankfort, IL 62896

According to the dispatch call, a water heater broke and there is a possible gas leak near Van Buren Street. The water department is on the way to shut off the water.

Audio|Heard on: Franklin, Perry, Jackson, Williamson, and Jefferson Counties Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
00:00
The pressure fire, I need to respond near Van Buren St, near Van Buren St, crossfall gas rate, color device the water heater busted, they now smell gas.
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I'll also have the water department en route to shut off the water.

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Location mentioned:
S Van Buren St, West Frankfort, IL 62896

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Incident Timeline

  1. Water Shut Off Confirmed
  2. Water Department Arrives
  3. Water Department En Route
  4. Initial Report of Gas Leak

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