Natural Gas Odor and Building Evacuation at 52 Growse Street

Summary: Buffalo Fire units responded to a reported strong odor of natural gas at 52 Growse Street, between Germain and Peter, in Erie County, New York. Upon arrival, crews found the house saturated with natural gas due to a burner left on overnight. The structure, a three-story wood frame multi-unit, was evacuated and ventilated while awaiting further measurements and instructions from additional units. Multiple fire and support units, including South French 26, Ladder 13, B-47, F-40, and B-41, were involved in the response.