Gas leak triggers evacuation at Highmount Elementary School, Swansea IL


A gas leak was detected inside Highmount Elementary School in Swansea, Illinois. The building was evacuated as a safety precaution. Responding fire units brought in gas meters to check for hazardous levels. All students and staff were accounted for during the evacuation.
Audio|Source: Swansea Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Attention, Swansea Fire. Swansea Fire respond Highmount Elementary School, near Boul Ave.
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For the smellable gas inside the building, they are currently evacuating to Mount 908.
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104, 1060.
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Station 400 responding, Highmont?
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5,400 responding 908.
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Dispatch 5, 5, 26,
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39, and 41 being around.
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Task 5401 is around for high mode.
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5401 around 908.
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Dispatch 5401. 5401.
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5401. Has Aymour been notified?
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That's clear, thank you.
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Fire expansion for 21 is Friday-O-3.
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54-21 response is 3-9-10. 10-4[1].
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That's about $5 ,400 is on.
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Evacuation and progress will be meeting with staff.
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We're off the evening.
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Spass 515.
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Since other units are tied up at Highmount, I'll be 10.6 at Wolfranch Elementary for a Bolo that 530 put out on a suspicious vehicle.
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Stafford.
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I'll be at Wolf Ranch.
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Spatch, I created a Directed Patrol.
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I'll be in the area as well.
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Tad far.
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That's 5400.
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5400.
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Billings been evacuated. All students are counted for, staff reporting that they have the order throughout the entire school.
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September.
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And 5420 will on command.
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Correct.
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Taking the east side of the building, bring both gas meters in.
Police codes explained
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10-4: Acknowledgement / Affirmative
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Location mentioned:
Near Boul Ave, Swansea, IL 62226
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