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Firefighters and gas company personnel responded to a natural gas leak at a strip mall in Columbus, Ohio. The gas supply to the affected building was shut off as a precaution.

Natural Gas Leak at Strip Mall, Building Evacuated

 Yes, sir, we're going to be signal O, Columbia gas at the scene.

 Message received, Ladder 23 has a signal O. 0917.

Columbus Ladder 23. Go ahead, Ladder 23. Yes, sir, we're going to be signal O, Columbia gas at the scene. Message received, Ladder 23 has a signal O. 0917.

Columbia Gas personnel will remain on site as firefighters depart the scene.

Firefighters confirm the situation is under control, with gas shut off and ventilation ongoing.

Columbia Gas personnel shut down gas to the building.

Battalion 6, Columbus Fire, I'll be in service. Fire 23, you can switch over to 10 Alpha.

 Battalion 6 is in service. Battalion 6 Fireground will be clear. We're switching you to 10 Alpha.

Battalion 6, Columbus Fire, I'll be in service. Fire 23, you can switch over to 10 Alpha. Battalion 6 is in service. Battalion 6 Fireground will be clear. We're switching you to 10 Alpha.

Rescue 4, you can get in service. Copy that, boss.

Certain firefighting units are being released from the scene.

Hey, Dave, bring Ladder 23 over here. We're going to ventilate it.

Firefighters are using additional equipment to ventilate the affected area.

Rescue 4 to command, we're getting 1.5 on the CH4.

 Can you come to the front, open the door so we don't have to force it?

 Also got the power shut off in this unit too.

Rescue 4 to command, we're getting 1.5 on the CH4. Alright, message received. Can you come to the front, open the door so we don't have to force it? Yep, we're heading there now. Also got the power shut off in this unit too. Copy.

Firefighters report a gas reading of 1.5 and are opening the door for access.

Rescue 4 to Command and Engine 23, we've got 4405 opened up on the Charlie Alta.

 That's exactly what we're going to do, boss.

Rescue 4 to Command and Engine 23, we've got 4405 opened up on the Charlie Alta. Copy. Can you make entry to check readings? Still locked up front. That's exactly what we're going to do, boss. We got you.

Firefighters are making entry to check gas readings in another unit.

Engine 23, were you getting any readings in that exposure?

 Negative, we didn't get any readings in there.

 They had a stove burner wide open on it.

 We're getting readings of about six in here, so we need to get it ventilated and contain it with all companies on scene.

 Command Columbus Fire, situation contained, tying up all companies on scene.

Engine 23, were you getting any readings in that exposure? Negative, we didn't get any readings in there. Command Ladder 23. Go ahead. Chief, we found the source in 4403. They had a stove burner wide open on it. We're getting readings of about six in here, so we need to get it ventilated and contain it with all companies on scene. Copy. Command Columbus Fire, situation contained, tying up all companies on scene. Still need AEP. Copy.

The gas leak source was identified as an open stove burner. Ventilation is underway to contain the situation.

 34 Command, I've got three power units off in the back.

Command, Ladder 23, gas is off. Copy, gas is off. 34 Command, I've got three power units off in the back. Copy.

The gas supply has been shut off, and power to three units is also off.

Commanding Columbus Fire, can you start AED?

Commanding Columbus Fire, can you start AED? Battalion 6 will notify AED.

Firefighters are coordinating with additional emergency services for further assistance.

 Chief, we can get the rescue to kill power. We're getting readings of 5 and 6.

 Okay, message received. Command to Rescue 4, did you copy that? Need to get the power shut off.

Command from Ladder 23. Go ahead. Chief, we can get the rescue to kill power. We're getting readings of 5 and 6. Okay, message received. Command to Rescue 4, did you copy that? Need to get the power shut off. Copy that, boss.

Power is being shut off in the affected building to ensure safety.

Command to Ladder 23, are you getting readings in there?

 Chief, yeah, we got readings in the first one.

 We've got an odor of gas in the first three units.

 We're just now starting to make entry to start getting good readings.

 Columbia Gas is shutting the gas off to the building.

 You can make your way to the rear, see if we can get access back there to open up some of the doors.

Command to Ladder 23, are you getting readings in there? Chief, yeah, we got readings in the first one. We've got an odor of gas in the first three units. We're just now starting to make entry to start getting good readings. I've got the building being evacuated. We're going to start ventilating this. Columbia Gas is shutting the gas off to the building. Copy. Command to Rescue 4. Go ahead, Chief. You can make your way to the rear, see if we can get access back there to open up some of the doors. Copy that.

Firefighters detected gas readings in the first three units and are starting ventilation.

Command, Ladder 23, we're going to start evacuating this building.

 Battalion 181, message received. Do you need any help?

 No, I think we got it at the moment, Chief.

Command, Ladder 23, we're going to start evacuating this building. Battalion 181, message received. Do you need any help? No, I think we got it at the moment, Chief. Message received. Very good.

Firefighters are evacuating the building as a precaution.

 Ladder 23, Columbia Gas is going to shut the gas off to this building.

 We've got him killing gas to the building.

 Let's just shut the gas off to the buildings that are occupied or where there's gas.

 Engine 4, we'll need you for a hose line.

Battalion 6 on scene. Battalion 6 on scene. Ladder 23, Columbia Gas is going to shut the gas off to this building. He's got an odor in three units. We're going to try to get in these. We've got him killing gas to the building. Battalion 1, message received. I agree. Let's just shut the gas off to the buildings that are occupied or where there's gas. Engine 4, we'll need you for a hose line. Engine 23 is running over rescue.

Gas company personnel are shutting off the gas supply to the affected building.

 Battalion 181's on the scene. Battalion 181 will have crossroads command.

841 hours. Battalion 181's on the scene. Battalion 181 will have crossroads command. Battalion 181 has crossroads command.

Columbus Fire, Engine 23 is on scene of a one-story strip mall. We have nothing shown. Engine 23, be out investigating. Send a merge on level command. Columbia Gas is on scene.

Firefighters and gas company personnel are investigating a reported gas leak at a strip mall.

Respond on Battalion 6 IC, operate on Battalion 6 Fireground. 4403 Crossroads Center, natural gas leak. Engine 23, Medic 183, Ladder 23, Rescue 4, Battalion 6, Battalion 181, cross of Dead End and Eastland Drive. 4403 Crossroads Center, natural gas leak.

Respond on Battalion 6 IC, operate on Battalion 6 Fireground. 4403 Crossroads Center, natural gas leak. Engine 23, Medic 183, Ladder 23, Rescue 4, Battalion 6, Battalion 181, cross of Dead End and Eastland Drive. 4403 Crossroads Center, natural gas leak. Leak.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a natural gas leak.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 4403 Crossroads Ctr.

Natural Gas Leak at Strip Mall, Building Evacuated

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