Gas leak reported near manhole prompts emergency response, Columbus WI


Emergency crews responded to a gas leak or hazard near a manhole on West James Street. Fire and EMS teams were on site, with plans to evacuate nearby buildings and request extra personnel. A medical helicopter landing zone was set near Columbus Library on West James Street for medical assistance.
Audio|Source: Columbia and Sauk Counties Public Safety
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Transcript:
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They're all static here.
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I got Lee energies on the line.
00:03
They're wondering if you guys have any hissing or any leaking of the gas.
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We're at a manhole.
00:14
We're doing some work and we've got to work (number withheld) for...
00:26
341 SOC on seam.
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No need for status.
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Okay,
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10 for 341.
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Okay.
00:42
Okay.
00:49
County defraudged to Columbus Chief Fund.
00:58
Accord 2176, Contracent Alert.
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This is the command.
01:14
Go ahead, Sox from Irish Valley.
01:18
Command, MedPlate is wondering for a landing zone near the Edra.
01:24
For now, send them that direction.
01:27
We're still looking for something in this area.
01:30
Just keep the touch for now.
01:32
How far, what's their ETA is of right now?
01:37
1639 was their ETA? So about 15 minutes.
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10-4[1]. Just keep them coming to this accident location, to this address, and then I'll get with them.
01:49
10-4[1], they'll be in work too.
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Ten forth.
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42.
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10.8910.
02:03
10403. 1021 dispatch for a phone call.
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203. 1021 dispatch for a phone call.
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203. 203.
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I copy. I'll call in here.
02:19
104.
02:30
Talk, 924, 1021 dispatch for a phone call.
02:36
Talk, 9167, 1021 dispatch for a phone call.
02:37
Talk, 9167, 1021 dispatch for a phone call.
02:51
Good fire.
02:53
Give me a wind direction and speed, please.
03:09
Our 92A, if you got any extra manpower, bring them up here.
03:14
May evacuate a couple buildings here.
03:23
CLEMIS fire command.
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You send a page for extra manpower.
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Comey County, Columbus Fire.
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Go ahead, this is Clovis, Command.
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And light and variable.
03:53
There should be a breeze to pick up out of the east later.
03:58
Copy that, thank you.
04:09
Comey County just adds to Columbus Fire.
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This is a page for additional manpower for the potential bath lake at the Climus Library, (number withheld) West Gaines Street.
04:22
Again, Columbia County just adds to Columbus Fire.
04:24
This is a page for additional manpower.
04:26
For the call it, (number withheld) West Gain Street, the Columbus Library, Cross Street, North Difican Boulevard, South Michigan Boulevard, North Spring Street, and South Spring Street.
04:35
Clear, 1628.
04:38
Thank you.
Police codes explained
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10-4: Acknowledgement/Affirmative
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Location mentioned:
Near W James St, Columbus, WI 53925
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