Leak detected in propane tanks behind residence, Charlotte County FL
Fire & ArsonFire units responded to multiple propane tanks leaking behind a residence. Although all tanks were shut off, one tank continued to leak from its connection near a pool. The area around the residence was evacuated for safety while the situation was controlled by fire command.
Audio|Source: Charlotte County Fire, Punta Gorda City Fire, and Punta Gorda Airport Fire
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Transcript:
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Hello, Janae, be advised. We do have an active propane tank, 1 to 200 pound, or about 20% left in the tank. It is actively sticking in the back.
00:07
The tank has been shut off. There are two other tanks adjacent. Everything has been shut off. We're going to move all units over to TACC2. I'm going to have Gorshire command.
00:20
Copy engine A active propane tank, 1 to 200 pounds actively leaking in the backside has been shut off, moving units attack to Yorkshire Command at 933.
00:35
Central 32, you can show 32 available at UVM.
00:42
Medical 1 from L9.
00:49
Oncewell, go ahead.
00:52
Let's well be advised. We have three large propane tanks sitting in the back. All three have been shut off at this time.
00:58
It is still actively leaking. It appears to be from the actual connection port itself. Everyone's been evacuated from the structure already.
01:05
It appears like it might actually be leaking from the connection itself and it's right next to a pool.
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Copy that, three propane tanks.
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Location mentioned:
Curry Preserve Dr, Florida 33982
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