Gas odor prompts evacuation of single-family home, Sterling VA
Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to a reported gas odor inside a three-story single-family home near Newfield Pl. The structure was evacuated and utilities were checked. Crews searched the residence and inspected appliances for the gas odor source. No gas readings changed on the meter during the investigation.
Audio|Source: Loudoun County Combined Fire Rescue
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point and I'll let you know also the meter is one side delta we did just now we're gonna have you have your stone front okay and for me just to save (name withheld) good no readings inside the door we're proceeding inside we'll start with the first floor okay same right in gear
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Zero parts for running HUS, 0% LEL,
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CO221.
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We'd you send power 11 up here to assist with investigating.
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Still the same region as before.
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Yeah, Power 611 coming up with the alternate room of partner.
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611 power, you can leave your extra crew with the truck.
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Minutes injury.
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Mounted near Newfield Pl, a three-story single-family.
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The odor of what happened is the front door.
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Normal radio is on A&D. 8611 Bravo's got the building evacuated and continued investigating at the Tower 11.
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Right now, everything's stable.
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1613 trial allowed and clear with so much.
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1718.
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to support 6.282,
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Mutual Adjection County, Sharks Fire, 287th-Sloor Drive from 502-0-20, request units to assist with investigation.
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Go direct with FM 502 on 6 Juliet 17.
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Is it 618 from command?
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Good.
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If either you were in the tower, see the floors, let me know.
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Towers head upstairs.
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We're headed upstairs from the basement to the number one floor.
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You already needed the basement?
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That's correct. The residence advisor was no odor down there, but I just wanted to perform with every appliance that runs based on the gas.
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We checked the stove, checked the ACFAC, water heater,
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the meter on the exterior.
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I got the tower going upstairs to check for a washer and dryer if the driver runs gas as well.
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As right now, status hasn't changed on the meter. Okay.
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So I understand your mirror haven't changed. You just had the error of our cap on the number one floor. That's all.
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That's correct. As soon as we open the door, we definitely had an odor of it. Powered guys the same.
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Location mentioned:
Near Newfield Pl, Sterling, VA 20165
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