Strong natural gas odor detected near bridge in Cambridge, Cambridge MA


Fire department responded to a strong natural gas odor near a bridge in Cambridge. The odor was less intense farther away and no hazardous gas readings were found. Authorities are checking if gas lines run under the bridge and utility companies are involved.
Audio|Source: Cambridge Fire Grounds 14 and 16
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Transcript:
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The natural gas odor is strong at the crest of the bridge.
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We walked down to the double tree and the odor subsided.
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We have no readings.
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All right, I have that. We have a source gas here.
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He said the Boston side is National Grid.
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And I think Boston is responding with National Grid now.
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Do they happen to know if there are transmission lines that go under the bridge? Every thought says there are no transmission lines going under the bridge.
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