Propane leak hazard investigated in Great Falls home, Great Falls VA
Fire & ArsonEmergency units are investigating a possible propane gas leak in the basement area of a residence near Canterwood Ln in Great Falls, VA. Measurements of gas levels are being taken, and the propane tank valve has been shut off. Responders are preparing to enter and inspect the basement for hazards and ensure safety. The front door is locked, but access is available through the garage.
Audio|Source: Fairfax County Fire and Rescue
05:31
Transcript:
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Tanker 39's on a scene station.
00:04
1533
00:10
Regis 618 for us on the seat.
00:14
We'll position just past the address on the street.
00:17
We'll be out investigating.
00:18
I'll go and establish Canterwood command.
00:24
Correct. 1333.
00:29
No, not yet.
00:31
I was going to have to answer me if we could do that before we did.
00:37
We can occupy 5 and 4.6 in about 10 minutes.
00:45
Okay, copy that.
00:52
Engine 414 from Fairfax response check.
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Engine 414 from Fairfax.
01:06
414 from Fairfax and 4 Alpon.
01:16
Padgy 4401 from command.
01:19
Supposed to the old manor.
01:21
Nothing's been evacuated.
01:23
We're starting to retown lot now.
01:25
I'm about as well to get on the news.
01:32
Not 436, Frankvary.
01:38
Okay.
01:44
just on a road and ventilated.
01:46
We're starting a recount lab.
01:48
I'll have been able to go on the meter.
01:53
Turn 4-1, copy.
02:00
Medic 430 on Channel 4. Bravo, Fox 43015, EMS Level 2, Cross Street, Anderson Drive at Syvenham Street. Engine 418, Medic 430.
02:12
On Channel 4, Bravo, Fox, 43015, EMS Level 2, Cross Street, Anderson Drive at Syvenom Street.
02:23
Thank you, 401 from command.
02:26
That propane tank on the side, Charlie.
02:30
Shut off, his own side Charlie as well.
02:34
The tank is reading zero.
02:37
We're still completing our lab now.
02:42
Copy that.
02:47
Next 34-1 on the scene, I'll have communal units complete the investigation.
02:53
Correct.
02:55
1337.
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Rescue 4-1 is on team.
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1637. A rescue statement is trapped for Addis.
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10401 from end of 16 camera.
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Go ahead.
03:23
Readings hour is followed.
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H2S is zero parts per million, LEL is 0%, CO is zero parts for million,
03:34
O2 is 20.9%.
03:41
Copy. What's the recon on the building itself? What levels are you using to label?
03:52
The opposite level is 1 and 2 basement from the Charlie title will be basement levels Basement 1 and 2
04:04
Probably we'll call it Basement 1 and 2 are your readings from the exterior or or for the interior as well
04:13
They are from the extra. We're going to be proceeding in interior Copy Copy
04:22
Major 439, something, ma'am.
04:30
Where are you at right now?
04:34
Just finished interviewing the oxygen outside Alpha.
04:37
She advised she was working out in the basement, kept getting with the propane smell.
04:42
She states the workout area is near where the propane tank comes into the house.
04:51
Are you aware of that?
04:56
I am directed that.
04:59
We're headed to the basement now.
05:04
The front door is locked.
05:10
Bobby, let's you check the interior all levels. I'll wait for your recommendation.
05:15
Panger 439, can a homeowner help us get in?
05:20
Yeah, you have access to the garage on the delta side.
05:23
They advise to never use the front door, so it's normally wrong.
05:29
Copy you direct on that 618.
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Location mentioned:
Canterwood Ln, Great Falls, VA 22066
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