Kerosene odor reported at residence on Markwood Road, Earlysville VA
Fire & ArsonA resident near Markwood Road reported a strong smell of kerosene inside the home. The resident evacuated to the front porch and complained of burning and itching hands but declined medical help. Fire crews confirmed the odor and are investigating. Items outside in a trash can also smelled of kerosene. The resident has a history of issues with female responders and mental health.
Audio|Source: Albemarle County Fire and Rescue
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Transcript:
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Station 4. Residential smell of fuel.
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Near Markwood Road.
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Respond on Alpha Tech 3.
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Station 4. Residential smell of fuel.
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Near Markwood Road.
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Respond on Alpha Tech 3.
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If Taker 49 is going out, just told the call of the units we have, don't roll it.
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Okay. Actually, responding for smell of fuel and a residential structure near Markwood Road.
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Our caller's advising that he is smelling kerosene in the kitchen.
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We have had similar reports in the past.
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Also have a responder safety note stating that the individual who resides here, (name withheld), has issues with female responders and a history of mental health problems.
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Callers also stating that his hands are burning, itching.
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All right, but are not on fire or anything about four.
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P.G. author has the call.
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1507.
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Rescue 18, Station 8.
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Sick Person A.L.S.
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Level. The Blake, 2.50, Nicholskort.
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Respond on Alpha Attack 2.
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Rescue 18, Station 8.
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Sick person A.L.S.
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Level. The blade.
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250, Mickels Court.
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Respond on Alpha Attack 2.
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Co-Phyrmedic ones transporting station health.
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From one, I'm Heidi transporting at 1513.
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Major 26 at Rosewood.
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At Rosewood.
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MedCompore, Zero Force, transforming to the eating.
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He was responding near Markwood.
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Callers advising that there are also shingles and rags in a trash can located in his driveway.
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He's advising that those items also smell of kerosene as well.
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He has evacuated to the front porch and is denying medical attention for the issues he's experiencing with those cans.
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1513. All right, you try to explain.
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Hey, see show, Engine 45 on location, nothing to pair from outside.
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I do have a resident on the front porch.
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Engine 45, Bravo has command.
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Been investigated, but.
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Engine 45, when seeing nothing apparent, residents on the front porch, engine 45, Bravo is in command, investigated code 1550.
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Location mentioned:
Near Markwood Rd, Earlysville, VA 22936
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