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Contractor strikes gas line near Eau Claire home sparks urgent response, Eau Claire WI

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/26/2025 09:09 AM

Cottonwood Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54701

Fire and EMS units respond urgently to a gas leak after a contractor struck a line near Cottonwood Drive, with utility crew arriving in 35 minutes amid strong northwest winds.

Audio|Source: Eau Claire County Fire and EMS

01:57

Transcript:

00:00

Engine 6, truck 5 dispatched for a gas leak near Cottonwood Drive at the crossroads of Timber Road and Ponderosa Drive North.

00:12

Again, responding for a gas leak.

00:15

Fire team responding.

00:25

Signs requested.

00:30

Sound the alarm.

00:34

Medic available on scene.

00:35

Medic tone activated.

00:40

Medic unit MD2 is available.

00:44

Acknowledged.

00:49

Six units in place.

00:53

Confirmed.

00:59

Sending engine 2. Prepare for action.

01:05

Thank you.

01:07

Truck passenger route communicated.

01:10

Truck 5 confirmed.

01:11

Received from center.

01:17

From center, engine 6 responding.

01:19

Engine 6 acknowledged. Engine 6 in position.

01:25

The contractor hit another gas line.

01:27

Contacted Excel utility company.

01:28

Utility will arrive in 35 minutes.

01:30

Wind speed 24 mph from the northwest reported.

01:39

Copy six units.

01:40

Confirming contractor struck gas line.

01:49

Confirmed: contractor responsible for hitting the gas line.

01:55

Acknowledged.

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Cottonwood Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54701

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