Excavator hits gas line causing leak near Vermilion Dr, Charlotte NC


A gas line near Vermilion Drive was struck by an excavator, causing an active natural gas leak. Emergency crews are on scene investigating and managing the situation.
Audio|Source: Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Fire
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Battalion 2, engine 23 and ladder 23, natural gas leak, near Vermilion Drive on F, Foxtrot.
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The Pallion 4, natural gas leak, near Vermilion Drive, on F.
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The Pallion 4, natural gas leak, near Vermilion Drive on F, Foxtrot.
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AIDOHA Command be investigating.
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I'll probably say, Mike.
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Commandant 65, we're right at the split to exit for AlbaMall in 74.
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24. A lot of copies to Jay, Command.
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Manor 65, we're making patient contact now, I'll advise to pronounce us if you can help out with traffic control. Thank you, Dr. Thank you.
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An excavator hit a gas line.
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It's actively blowing.
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It is open, unknown how the line is, and unknown how big the line is.
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You have a hydrant in front of near Vermilion.
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and we're notifying P&G. Crossview, Cadmium, Quarantara Drive, 22 still.
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The time four copies.
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23s, I'm coming from 29's area, just so you all know, extended ETA.
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So there you got.
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Location mentioned:
Near Vermilion Dr, Charlotte, NC 28215
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