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Fire crews address possible gas leak at Home Depot

Heard on: Charlotte County Fire, Punta Gorda City Fire, and Punta Gorda Airport Fire
02:49
00:00
Power BC One, Engine Two.
audio iconFire & Arson
Tamiami Trl, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and rescue units responded to the Home Depot near Tamiami Trail in Punta Gorda after reports of smoke and a strong odor inside the store. The situation was initially thought to be a possible gas leak and was upgraded to a commercial structure fire. Staff were evacuating the store as units arrived. No confirmation of an active fire was available at the time of communication.

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