Possible gas leak and illness at Dollar General

Heard on: Montgomery County VA Law Dispatch · , County of Sheriff Dispatch

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Interview Montgomery 61, copy and assist fire and rescue.

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Dollar General, 246 Alleghany Spring Road, 246 Alleghany Spring Road.

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Reporting a possible gas leak.

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They advise there's a strong sewer-like smell and they've been having issues with employees getting headaches and nausea for the last couple days.

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Fire and rescue are being dispatched.

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Ten four. Has everybody exited the building?

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They've been instructed to.

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I can't copy due to static.

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Also, my call taker is stating that she did direct them to exit the store.

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However, they're saying that their district manager is denying that because there are customers in the store.

2026-10-21 15:40 UTC

Fire

Alleghany Spring Rd, Shawsville, VA 24162

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and rescue were dispatched to a Dollar General store on Alleghany Spring Road for a possible gas leak after employees reported a strong sewer-like odor and recent headaches and nausea. Some people were reportedly instructed to leave, but it was unclear if everyone had exited because customers were still inside.