Gas leak found at residence due to furnace pilot light out, Manassas VA


Emergency crews responded to a residence near Early St with elevated gas levels and a strong odor. They found the furnace pilot light was out and shut off gas to the furnace, hot water heater, and other appliances. The gas company was called to check and reset the system.
Audio|Source: Prince William County Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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There's three parts per million in the utility room with a strong odor.
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We did not see a pilot light at the furnace.
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We went ahead and secured gas to the furnace and the hot water heater.
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All gas appliances in the residence had the gas secured to it.
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Okay, we need to secure the meter as well, and can you double check, make sure it's washing gas?
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Okay.
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503 from engine 523, Rescue 510 is going to secure the meter and confirm the gas company.
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Time 503 is drug.
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Prince William from the time 503.
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I'm sorry, 503.
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Can you start washing gas to (number withheld), March, early drive? We had to secure the gas for a pilot light that's out,
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and then you come back out and reset it.
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Okay.
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Location mentioned:
Early St, Manassas, VA 20110
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