Hazardous Materials Incident: Gas Leak from Disabled Vehicle on Highway 101
Source: Gilroy Fire and EMS
US-101, Gilroy, CA, USA
Summary: A hazardous materials response was initiated after a disabled silver Ford F-150 was found leaking gas on the right-hand shoulder of northbound U.S. Highway 101, just south of 10th Street, near Autumwell Parkway in Gilroy, Santa Clara County, California. Multiple fire and EMS units, including Engine 47, Engine 48, Engine 68, and Battalion 49, responded to the scene following a request from CHP and a towing company. The incident involved coordination with CHP and tow services, as well as the eventual cancellation of some responding units when the situation was brought under control. The vehicle was placed on a tow truck, but the tow operator left the scene, prompting further coordination to retrieve the vehicle. No injuries were reported, and the risk to public safety was managed effectively.
Incident Closure and Follow-Up
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Coordination with CHP and Tow Services
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Situation Managed, Some Units Cancelled
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Incident Command Established and Additional Units Dispatched