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Gas leak from meter during demolition in South OaklandPittsburgh PA

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Niagara St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Firefighters responded to a gas leak caused by a meter struck during demolition on Niagara Street in South Oakland. The adjacent house was evacuated as a safety precaution.

Audio|Source: Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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18 engine from command.
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18 officers.
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Are you guys able to open up from sealing from that kitchen area?
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Yeah,
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we're on a second floor now trying to get windows open.
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There's still a lot of heat up here.
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We're second first second, we're trying to get this sunlight.
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Okay,
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drop it up on a different unit.
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Continue what you're doing.
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Let's see one-on-two.
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This transfer engine, 28.
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28.
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There is a gas leak from the meter.
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The house next door is being evacuated.
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It seems like during the demo something struck the meter.
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It's causing it to leak.
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Can you get a hold of a combine of gas, have him come out and shut it off, please?

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Niagara St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

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