Gas line struck during bush trimming causes leak, Wantage NJ
Fire & ArsonWhile trimming bushes near Weikertown Road and Route 519, a person accidentally struck a gas line causing a possible propane leak. Fire and EMS units were dispatched to investigate and secure the area. Attempts to contact the homeowners were unsuccessful, but a car was seen in the driveway. The gas shutoff valve was located and fire units extinguished the fire linked to the leak.
Audio|Source: Wantage and Sussex County Fire and EMS, NJ State Police
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Transcript:
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624 FIRE, 63 EMS, the intersection of Weikertown Road and 519 for the possible gas leak.
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That's 62-64 fire, 63 EMS, Weikertown Road and 519,
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to the possible gas leak.
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Wantage Fireground on arrival, 1245.
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62-2 County in service.
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Receive 62-2 in service.
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He's going to call from a gentleman who was trimming bushes.
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He said that he hit the gas line with the hedge trimmer.
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He thought it was a propane line, but he's unsure, but he can hear it leaking. I'm going to monitor for gas relief.
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One.
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One.
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They'd spent this spot, suspect if it was going to be the house or bermiliar.
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I do come to have fire going through this propane leak. I believe it's going to be a house.
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He said that he tried knocking on the door to see if the homeowners were there and nobody answered, but there is a car in the driveway.
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He also stated he was able to find the shutoff bell.
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All right receive county I'm going to be on scene it's going to be near Weikertown Road.
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Great thief near Weikertown Road.
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Of Whikertown Road command.
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Yeah fires are out Seas 64-1 would come in
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Perfect thank you
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County Road 519, Wantage, NJ
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