Propane cylinder found causing gas odor in building


A propane cylinder was found attached to a range in a building, causing detectable gas levels and an ongoing odor. The fire department mechanically ventilated the property, and the Fire Marshal is investigating. There is no longer a hazardous gas reading, but the incident is still being followed up.
Audio|Source: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Transcript:
All 30 spruce. We found propane cylinder attached to a range and a storage unit in the building. UGI was on location. The highest reading we had was 3 LEL at basement, or excuse me, floor level. We have zero LEL throughout the property, although there is still a odor. We mechanically ventilated. Fire Marshal's office is on location, and we'll follow up with investigations.
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Spruce St, Reading, PA
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