Gas leak smell prompts evacuation at Charlotte apartment, Charlotte NC


Fire authorities responded to an apartment near Weddington Avenue due to a strong rotten egg smell indicating a possible gas leak. Evacuation of the building was underway. A 21-year-old male inside was found to be impaired after using alcohol and cocaine.
Audio|Source: Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Fire
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Transcript:
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Company responds to near Weddington Ave, going to apartment 2314.
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Got one call for the premise, caller advising, her and mother,
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inside the apartment, smelling a rotten egg smell about the whole apartment.
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Evacuation is in progress.
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It will hydrant, near Weddington Avenue.
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A 21-year-old male is altered after alcohol and cocaine use.
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The caller also advised patient consumed alcohol then used cocaine, police on scene.
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Location mentioned:
Near Weddington Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
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