Major gas leak closes intersection in Seabrook


Emergency responders are dealing with a major gas leak at a busy intersection in Seabrook. All lanes are closed, a safety perimeter is being set up, nearby buildings are being checked for occupants, and police are assisting with road closures to prevent a fire or explosion.
Audio|Source: Seabrook Public Safety
02:49
Transcript:
105 pull forward a little. Going forward, I can't go on. Hey, we're going to have to shut down this intersection. This is a significant leak. Go ahead, shut down the intersection. Go ahead, shut down all lanes, all directions. How far back do you want it? 109, I feel like all you need me. 09, go ahead, continue down Eastmeyer and shut down both lanes on Eastmire. 105, pull your apparatus forward. I want you further down on Northmire, shutting down Northmire. I'll shut down Eastmire. How far down to the next intersection? Hey Tim, clear these vehicles out of here. Pull your apparatus forward, Gary. This is a significant leak. Can everybody turn around? 5577, go ahead. Check by Eastmire, Northmire, assist fire with gas line brake. Assist with traffic control. They're having to shut down the intersection there. That was clear. 50521, I'll be in a row. That's about 21, clear. Tim, go ahead, get me, hurricane tape. You get me a 360, about 50 feet out from the leak point. So check that house. I want to know if anyone's in that structure. Hey, that's far enough. That's far enough, 109. Back up and shut down both lanes. 109, I'm seeing. Treasury, 101. I want all apparatus at least 200 feet away from this leak point. Back up, 109. Squad one to use these, uh, me down there to help off trucking. I think we're okay for now. Dispatch this command at North America, Eastmeyer. If you would advise PD, this is a significant leak. We're getting LEL. I'm shutting down this intersection. So clearly. What have a few here that's in refs for the central trap control?
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Location mentioned:
N Meyer Ave & E Meyer Ave, Seabrook, TX 77586
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