Gas line struck during yard work causes evacuation, Presque Isle County MI


A person digging in their yard near South 3rd Avenue struck a gas line, causing a hissing sound. Fire crews responded, evacuations were underway, and the gas company was contacted to manage the situation.
Audio|Source: Presque Isle Twp Fire
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Transcript:
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Centralville, Pina City Fire, copy for a half, Matt.
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Near South 3rd Avenue between West Chisholm and Lockwood.
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All the reports he was digging in his yard and hit a line.
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He knows this because he can hear it hissing.
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I've advised them to all stay away from the area. Again, near South 3rd Avenue between Chisholm and Lockwood. Set for prayer.
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I think you one twenty three is it out 123 in route One twenty three is enough
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One three and out One three Help one one in south third
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One in one out One in route One twenty three essential In contact with the gas company
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Hey room
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Okay, Abby, thank you.
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Okay, Abby, thank you.
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1223, Sanchez. Is this going to be in the rear of an alpine agency?
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Not exactly sure, we'll try to find out, but it's definitely an alpine agency.
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Copy, thank you.
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Only 23 will be on the same.
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Two-story commercial, nothing showing at this time.
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It looks like evacuation in progress. C-27, I'll be in command. We'll be investigating.
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Copy that C-27 in command.
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403 scene.
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Presque Isle Township, MI
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