Chemical odor and heat reported at university house, Charlottesville VA
Fire & ArsonFire and hazmat teams responded to a house near Cabell Dr at the University of Virginia after reports of a strong chemical smell and heat from the roof. Residents felt safe but could not identify the chemical.
Audio|Source: Albemarle County Fire and Rescue
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rescue 14, battalion chief 2, hazmat 1, fire medic 1, pass meth level 2, 809, Cabell Avenue.
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Respond on Alpha Tech 3.
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Engines, 10,
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151, 1,
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rescue 140, battalion chief, 2, hazmat 1, fire medic 1,
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pass meth level 2,
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809, cabal avenue, respond on NALSAT 3.
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PCCC, RECD-140, responding to the hazmat level 2. Should we stage? Question 140, that's correct. I advise you to stage, and you can switch over to fire attack 3.
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EMS 2, haznet level 2, 809, Caval Avenue.
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Respond on Alpha Tech 3.
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EMS2, Hasnet level 2, 809, Caval Avenue.
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Respond on Alpha Tech 3.
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2,
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Engine 1, Engine 10, Indian 151, MS2, Hazmat 1,
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Rescue 140,
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Firematic 1. You responded to 809, Capitol Avenue, Cross Streets of Burnley Avenue in Seward Circle for the Hazamat Level 2.
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Ingen 10, Hasmat 1, responding.
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Engine 10, Hazat 1, you're responding. Control to Firepack 8.
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A caller reported about 10 to 50 minutes ago there's a strong chemical aroma coming from the house. Callers and the other residents in the house are feeling safe.
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State heat is coming from the roof of the house.
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They were unable to describe what type of chemical it smells like.
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It buys it's a burning gas, not natural gas,
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and the odor is coming from the vent in the roof of the house.
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The closest hydrant is going to be at the intersection of Burnley and Cabell, 1625.
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Location mentioned:
Cabell Dr, University of Virginia, VA 22903
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