Leaking propane tank prompts evacuation near Old Ranch Rd, Sarasota FL
Fire & ArsonFirefighters responded to a leaking 500-gallon propane tank near Old Ranch Rd. The tank, used for a whole house generator, was leaking at the top. The area was evacuated due to fire risk concerns.
Audio|Source: Sarasota County Fire
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Transcript:
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15 Refuge 16 Truck 9 Squad 8, Battalion 3, County Fire 60
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Hazmat incident near Old Ranch Rd, Cross of Howard Creek Road, Grid 176
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All units respond on TAC 6, TAC 6.
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That's from engine 14. We've arrived on the scene. We're approximately a 2 foot by 2 foot area.
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Engine 14 can handle. You can cancel it to 15.
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Copy engine 14 to handle approximately 2 square foot area.
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Engine 15 go available.
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15 copy, thank you.
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In rounds right now.
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Statschew2 arrived and Nessman. Satch trust TG2 arrived in NOSMintana.
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The Smit channels just K2.
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Spadage, Jr.
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In quarters, Zia 42. 42.
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Batch Measure 14, fire out.
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Call is advising,
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say,
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approximately 500 gallon propane tank that is leaking out of the top.
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Concerned it may start a fire, advising the area has been evacuated.
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Great, engine.
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Copy and Route into 18.
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It's responding from dispatch, callers advising it's an outdoor tank that's used for a whole house generator.
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14 from dispatch.
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4 can go ahead.
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Do you need law enforcement?
02:18
That's negative.
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Location mentioned:
Near Old Ranch Rd, Sarasota, FL 34241
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