Natural gas detected in hotel; evacuation advised, Charlotte NC


Dispatchers report natural gas inside a hotel at 1200 West Sugar Creek Road (Brookwood Inn). A caller also reported a strong gasoline smell coming from the Exxon station across the street. Fire units were sent, evacuation was advised, and no one reported symptoms. Multiple hydrants were available on scene.
Audio|Source: Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Fire
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Transcript:
Battalion 2 alone. Battalion 2. Will you clear me on the call, please? 10-4 Battalion 2. Natural gas inside of a high-risk facility, 1200 West Sugar Creek Road. Battalion 2, engine 22, 15, 7, engine 34, ladder 13. Channel B. Natural gas inside of a high-risk facility, 1200 West Sugar Creek Road. It's the Brookwood Inn. Engine 22, Battalion 2, 15, 7, 34, Ladder 13. Cross Reagan Drive and the I-85 ramp. I believe it was actually the front desk. The caller advised that there is a strong gasoline smell coming into the hotel from the Exxon station across the street. Evacuation was advised. No symptoms reported. Multiple hydrants on scene. Cross streets Reagan Drive and the I-85 ramp.
Battalion 2 alone. Battalion 2. Will you clear me on the call, please? 10-4 Battalion 2. Natural gas inside of a high-risk facility, 1200 West Sugar Creek Road. Battalion 2, engine 22, 15, 7, engine 34, ladder 13. Channel B. Natural gas inside of a high-risk facility, 1200 West Sugar Creek Road. It's the Brookwood Inn. Engine 22, Battalion 2, 15, 7, 34, Ladder 13. Cross Reagan Drive and the I-85 ramp. I believe it was actually the front desk. The caller advised that there is a strong gasoline smell coming into the hotel from the Exxon station across the street. Evacuation was advised. No symptoms reported. Multiple hydrants on scene. Cross streets Reagan Drive and the I-85 ramp.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Sugar Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28213
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