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Natural Gas Leak at Strip Mall, Building Evacuated

4403 Crossroads Ctr

Published Jul 28 at 8:38 AM · Updated Jul 28 at 8:50 AM

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Summary

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.

Timeline

Jul 28, 9:22AM

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

Columbus FD ALPHA · 0:13

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.

Jul 28, 9:19AM

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

Columbus FD ALPHA · 0:13

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.

Jul 28, 9:18AM

Columbia Gas personnel shut down gas to the building.

Jul 28, 9:17AM

Certain firefighting units are being released from the scene.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:13

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.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:05

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

Jul 28, 9:17AM

Firefighters are using additional equipment to ventilate the affected area.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:04

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

Jul 28, 9:04AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:19

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.

Jul 28, 8:59AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:17

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.

Jul 28, 8:56AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:30

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.

Jul 28, 8:52AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:13

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

Jul 28, 8:52AM

Firefighters are coordinating with additional emergency services for further assistance.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:06

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

Jul 28, 8:50AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:15

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.

Jul 28, 8:50AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:29

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.

Jul 28, 8:50AM

Firefighters are evacuating the building as a precaution.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:10

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.

Jul 28, 8:49AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:24

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.

Jul 28, 8:46AM

Additional units have arrived to assist.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:09

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

Jul 28, 8:43AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:09

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.

Jul 28, 8:38AM

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

Columbus FD 10 FIRE · 0:30

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.

Jul 28, 8:38AM

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

Jul 28, 9:22AM

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

Columbus FD ALPHA · 0:13

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.

Jul 28, 9:19AM

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

Columbus FD ALPHA · 0:13

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.

Jul 28, 9:18AM

Columbia Gas personnel shut down gas to the building.

Jul 28, 9:17AM

Certain firefighting units are being released from the scene.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:13

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.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:05

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

Jul 28, 9:17AM

Firefighters are using additional equipment to ventilate the affected area.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:04

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

Jul 28, 9:04AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:19

Jul 28, 8:59AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:17

Jul 28, 8:56AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:30

Jul 28, 8:52AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:13

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

Jul 28, 8:52AM

Firefighters are coordinating with additional emergency services for further assistance.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:06

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

Jul 28, 8:50AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:15

Jul 28, 8:50AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:29

Jul 28, 8:50AM

Firefighters are evacuating the building as a precaution.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:10

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.

Jul 28, 8:49AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:24

Jul 28, 8:46AM

Additional units have arrived to assist.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:09

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

Jul 28, 8:43AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:09

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.

Jul 28, 8:38AM

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

Columbus FD 10 FIRE · 0:30

Jul 28, 8:38AM

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

Jul 28, 9:22AM

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

Columbus FD ALPHA · 0:13

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.

Jul 28, 9:19AM

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

Columbus FD ALPHA · 0:13

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.

Jul 28, 9:18AM

Columbia Gas personnel shut down gas to the building.

Jul 28, 9:17AM

Certain firefighting units are being released from the scene.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:13

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.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:05

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

Jul 28, 9:17AM

Firefighters are using additional equipment to ventilate the affected area.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:04

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

Jul 28, 9:04AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:19

Jul 28, 8:59AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:17

Jul 28, 8:56AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:30

Jul 28, 8:52AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:13

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

Jul 28, 8:52AM

Firefighters are coordinating with additional emergency services for further assistance.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:06

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

Jul 28, 8:50AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:15

Jul 28, 8:50AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:29

Jul 28, 8:50AM

Firefighters are evacuating the building as a precaution.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:10

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.

Jul 28, 8:49AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:24

Jul 28, 8:46AM

Additional units have arrived to assist.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:09

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

Jul 28, 8:43AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:09

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.

Jul 28, 8:38AM

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

Columbus FD 10 FIRE · 0:30

Jul 28, 8:38AM

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

Jul 28, 9:22AM

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

Columbus FD ALPHA · 0:13

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.

Jul 28, 9:19AM

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

Columbus FD ALPHA · 0:13

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.

Jul 28, 9:18AM

Columbia Gas personnel shut down gas to the building.

Jul 28, 9:17AM

Certain firefighting units are being released from the scene.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:13

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.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:05

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

Jul 28, 9:17AM

Firefighters are using additional equipment to ventilate the affected area.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:04

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

Jul 28, 9:04AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:19

Jul 28, 8:59AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:17

Jul 28, 8:56AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:30

Jul 28, 8:52AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:13

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

Jul 28, 8:52AM

Firefighters are coordinating with additional emergency services for further assistance.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:06

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

Jul 28, 8:50AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:15

Jul 28, 8:50AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:29

Jul 28, 8:50AM

Firefighters are evacuating the building as a precaution.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:10

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.

Jul 28, 8:49AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:24

Jul 28, 8:46AM

Additional units have arrived to assist.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:09

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

Jul 28, 8:43AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:09

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.

Jul 28, 8:38AM

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

Columbus FD 10 FIRE · 0:30

Jul 28, 8:38AM

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

Jul 28, 9:22AM

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

Columbus FD ALPHA · 0:13

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.

Jul 28, 9:19AM

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

Columbus FD ALPHA · 0:13

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.

Jul 28, 9:18AM

Columbia Gas personnel shut down gas to the building.

Jul 28, 9:17AM

Certain firefighting units are being released from the scene.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:13

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.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:05

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

Jul 28, 9:17AM

Firefighters are using additional equipment to ventilate the affected area.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:04

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

Jul 28, 9:04AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:19

Jul 28, 8:59AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:17

Jul 28, 8:56AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:30

Jul 28, 8:52AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:13

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

Jul 28, 8:52AM

Firefighters are coordinating with additional emergency services for further assistance.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:06

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

Jul 28, 8:50AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:15

Jul 28, 8:50AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:29

Jul 28, 8:50AM

Firefighters are evacuating the building as a precaution.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:10

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.

Jul 28, 8:49AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:24

Jul 28, 8:46AM

Additional units have arrived to assist.

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:09

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

Jul 28, 8:43AM

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

Columbus FD BN6 FG · 0:09

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.

Jul 28, 8:38AM

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

Columbus FD 10 FIRE · 0:30