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Low-Pressure Gas Main Struck

8779 Merrick Blvd, Jamaica, Queens

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  • A high-pressure gas main was struck at a construction site on Merrick Blvd in Jamaica, New York, prompting evacuations and safety checks. Firefighters and the Department of Buildings are responding to the incident.

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A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8779 Merrick Blvd.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8779 Merrick Blvd.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8779 Merrick Blvd.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8779 Merrick Blvd.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 8779 Merrick Blvd.

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Queens FDNY · Jun 30, 10:06AM · 0:31
Battalion 50 to Queens. Battalion 50, K. 9877, you can transmit the all hands on the control. We are going to get the scene over to that grid. Our services are no longer required. All units will be in the process. 50 is going to be 10-8. 10-4, Battalion 50. Battalion 4.
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Queens FDNY · Jun 30, 9:57AM · 0:29
Battalion 50 to Queens. Battalion 50, K. 9877, you can show National Grid on scene. 10-4. Hour report, 0956 hours. Incident duration is 3333 minutes, K.
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Queens FDNY · Jun 30, 9:52AM · 0:30
Battalion 50 to Queen. 50, K. 9877, after further investigation by Hazmat, it's going to be a 4-inch low, fresher main. We're going to release Engine 274. We're going to continue to use 2 and 2, holding 3rd Engine fast at this time, awaiting arrival of the gas utility. Alright, 10-4, Battalion 50, and can you just confirm the address, please? 10-4.
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