Possible gas leak at Doty Avenue townhomes, Hawthorne CA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a two-story townhome complex near Doty Avenue in Hawthorne to investigate a possible gas leak. The odor was traced to a malfunctioning heater, and no fire was found. Units ventilated the area and coordinated with the gas company if needed.
Audio|Heard on: Los Angeles County Fire - LAC C-21
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Transcript:
00:00
LA Engine 159 near Doty Ave.
00:04
We have a two-story townhome complex, nothing showing.
00:08
159 investigating.
00:11
Engine 159 copy.
00:16
159, 161 on scene.
00:23
We're going to move up, just pulled out.
00:29
Copy.
00:36
LA Battalion 18 on scene.
00:40
Battalion 18, copy.
00:49
161 from Engine 159.
00:54
Go ahead.
00:59
I think we could use a blower.
01:03
Copy.
01:11
LA Engine 159 with follow-up.
01:15
Go ahead.
01:20
We have a malfunctioning heater with the smell of gas, no fire.
01:25
We're going to utilize Quint 161 to blow out the unit.
01:29
We'll hold on to the comp for right now.
01:33
Copy that. Do we need to start the gas company?
01:39
Stay firm.
01:48
And 2159 from Battalion 18, if you can handle, I'll go available.
02:00
Copy that, Chief.
02:01
We can handle.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Doty Ave, Hawthorne, CA 90250
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