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Gas leak causes closure of s 61st st and nearby roads, West Des Moines IA

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S 61st St, West Des Moines, IA 50266

Emergency units blocked s 61st street and nearby cross streets due to a suspected broken gas line causing a strong gas smell. Residents are told to stay inside while responders secure the area and control access to prevent danger from the gas leak.

Audio|Source: Westcom Fire and EMS Dispatch
01:15
Transcript:
00:00
Campbell[1], are you on seven? Yes, I'm on seven. We have 61st blocked. Talk to construction guys to block rye or wood cross street. I smell gas strongly on 60 seconds. Should houses leave?
00:29
Keep people in houses for now. Wind is from me to you, I can't smell gas here. We'll check houses nearby and confirm broken gas line. Working on blocking street further back.
00:59
Copy. Sharers locked off behind it. Will ensure this area is blocked off. Okay, thanks.
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[1]
Campbell: Fire personnel on scene

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S 61st St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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