Construction crew cuts gas line, area evacuated, Littleton CO
Fire & ArsonA construction crew accidentally cut a two-inch gas line near South Platte River Parkway in Littleton, Colorado. Fire crews arrived to investigate and shut down all equipment. The area was evacuated as a precaution. No fire or explosion occurred, and wind conditions were monitored for gas odors. Residents were advised, and safety measures were put in place until the situation was resolved.
Audio|Source: South Metro Fire Rescue
05:45
Transcript:
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The town one, engine 16.
00:03
Okay, go ahead.
00:05
Looks like we got a waiver down here on our end.
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We're going to be out investigating.
00:11
Copy it's best access going to be through the Holy Quain entrance.
00:18
I think the way we came in will be fine. They're opening up a gate for us right here.
00:25
I'll make my way back to you.
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Dispatch engine 16, we're on scene.
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We've got the construction crew's out. We haven't visualized the line yet. We're out investigating.
00:39
We've got to be 16. You're on scene. You've got the construction crew. You haven't seen the line. You're out investigating. It's 1236.
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All right. The time one.
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Good time, one.
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The assuming command position to the west of where it looks like that is at 16s is investigating.
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It's going to be right off where the MDT shows a South Platte River Parkway and temporary fire access run.
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closest numerics are 8025.
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You see that on your side.
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If I copy, assuming command to the west of the cut,
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16th is investigating the closest numerics to the equine center at 8025 at 1238.
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It's Pete Bravo from command.
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Go ahead.
01:42
How far back is that hydrant?
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Would you be able to secure that and handle it yourself?
01:51
We can hit it with one full stick in a short section probably.
01:57
Okay, copy.
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I'll stand by that for now to we hear the next mouth one.
02:04
Command engine HGing.
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Go ahead.
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I get a visual.
02:12
Looks like a two-inch line. We're going to stretch our pre-connect here from this position we're at now. We should reach it.
02:21
Copy. Confirm all have the equipment's been shut off.
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The area has been evacuated.
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Command, ladder 18.
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Level 1.
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All right, ladder 18, go see you back there.
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Later 18, okay.
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Agent 16, commit.
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Inter 16, I'll have these crews get out of here.
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Yeah,
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perfect, yeah.
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I assure you evacuating and ensure it all equipment shut down.
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Copy that, oh, sure it's all set down.
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Dispatch from command, you copy the relayed to Excel. It does look right to confirm to insulin.
03:14
That's from, that's what I could solve again with. It was a two-exam.
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That's engine 23.
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Engine 23?
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Be sure as out-service training, please.
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Engine 22, I have training, 1240.
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The potential exposures we're going to have.
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The same is doing the sales center.
03:41
So those new multi-fameters are going up just here, north and west.
03:45
Be you're tied in with them, let them know that there was a gaslight cut over here. They're a catch-outer and shut up their windows.
03:52
And based on your orders in there, advising the shutdown if needed.
03:58
Copy. We'll go over to the Molterat families, advise them all the situation.
04:05
Okay, thanks.
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Man, it's 16.
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Go ahead.
04:15
Crews are evacuating to the east, and all equipment has been shut down.
04:19
Got me,
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crews to the east, and all equipment's been shut down.
04:23
And your line's close enough to provide protection for Excel?
04:28
Hey, firm.
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Okay,
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thanks.
04:34
My plan is due, I have Latter 18, just tying with the only exposure that's occupied over here in the sales center.
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As that checks clear,
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be comfortable handling with just 16.
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I don't see any for Latter 18 if you don't.
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That's your only force and quarters cross.
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If one and quarters cross, hold for you.
05:04
And lottery team.
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Go ahead.
05:13
We've advised the occupants over here.
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The wind is blowing the opposite direction. We don't have any smells right now.
05:20
The wind changes it might flow right this way.
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All right, copy. No odors over there.
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You guys can go ahead and return to service.
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Myself and 16th Camel.
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Copy, 1827.
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Inspector is direct to 1240.
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Location mentioned:
S Platte River Pkwy, Littleton, CO 80123
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