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Firefighters are investigating a reported natural gas leak at Shea Hall, a three-story dormitory in Columbus, Ohio, with a strong odor detected on the third floor. Crews are assessing the situation by checking the gas meter on the building's north side.

Natural Gas Leak at Shea Hall

Alarm to ladder 15. Ladder 15, go ahead with your traffic. Yeah, we didn't find anything. We'll put a situation contained on there. Ladder 15, situation contained.

Firefighters report the situation is contained, and no further hazards were found.

Columbus Fire, Ladder 15. I called the gas. They said they didn't have an ETA, but they do have a technician en route to that location.

Columbus Fire, Ladder 15. I called the gas. They said they didn't have an ETA, but they do have a technician en route to that location. Ladder 15, thank you.

Columbus Fire, Ladder 15. Is the building evacuated?

 Ladder 15, yeah, it is. Engine 15, you over here yet?

Columbus Fire, Ladder 15. Is the building evacuated? Ladder 15, yeah, it is. Engine 15, you over here yet?

The building has been evacuated as firefighters continue to ventilate the area.

And Columbia Gas has been notified. Moving over to 10 Alpha.

The gas company has been notified and is on the way to assist.

Command of Ladder 15, do you need any help opening for ventilation up there?

 All right, Chief, I think we're good now.

 If we got the gas shut off, we're just going to let it air out.

 If you want to just tie up Ladder 15 and Engine 15, we're up here with maintenance now.

 Command of Columbus Fire, situation contained, tie up 15 and 15.

 All companies responding to 698 College Avenue,

Command of Ladder 15, do you need any help opening for ventilation up there? All right, Chief, I think we're good now. If we got the gas shut off, we're just going to let it air out. If you want to just tie up Ladder 15 and Engine 15, we're up here with maintenance now. We'll send them down. Command of Columbus Fire, situation contained, tie up 15 and 15. Gas company's on the way. All companies responding to 698 College Avenue, 96

The gas supply is shut off, and firefighters are ventilating the building. The gas company is en route.

 We can definitely smell them in the third floor up here.

 We're getting light readings, nothing too crazy.

 If you're good with it, we'll have Engine 15 shut the gas off the building.

Ladder 15 command. Command, go. We can definitely smell them in the third floor up here. We're getting light readings, nothing too crazy. If you're good with it, we'll have Engine 15 shut the gas off the building. We'll start opening it up. Command, copy. We're going to shut the gas off.

Firefighters are shutting off the gas supply to the building and beginning ventilation.

Engine 15 to Ladder 15, we're in front of the gas meter. You want us to turn it off?

Engine 15 to Ladder 15, we're in front of the gas meter. You want us to turn it off? Not yet, Clay. Give us a second.

Firefighters are assessing whether to turn off the gas meter at the dormitory.

Columbus 5, Battalion 6 is on the scene, Chief Loper on command.

 Battalion 6, Chief Loper on scene, we'll have command.

 Clay, maintenance is saying that there should be a gas meter on the north side of the building.

 See if you can find that thing just so we know if we're able to shut it off from there or not and we have to get the gas company.

Columbus 5, Battalion 6 is on the scene, Chief Loper on command. Battalion 6, Chief Loper on scene, we'll have command. Ladder 15 to Engine 15. Engine 15, go ahead. Clay, maintenance is saying that there should be a gas meter on the north side of the building. See if you can find that thing just so we know if we're able to shut it off from there or not and we have to get the gas company. Don't do anything yet. Alright, we'll check it out. Rescue 421, copy.

Crews are checking the gas meter on the building's north side to assess the situation.

 Main, this is a reporting of a strong odor of gas on the third floor.

Ladder 15, everybody coming in here. Main, this is a reporting of a strong odor of gas on the third floor. We're going to check that.

An additional report indicates that there's a strong odor of gas on the third floor.

Columbus Fire, Engine 15 on scene of a three-story dormitory. Engine 15 will be investigating. Engine 15 has accountability. Firefighter signs as mobile.

 Engine 15, you're on the scene of a three-story, investigating. Firefighter signs. Engine 15 will have command. Mobile.

Columbus Fire, Engine 15 on scene of a three-story dormitory. Engine 15 will be investigating. Engine 15 has accountability. Firefighter signs as mobile. Engine 15, you're on the scene of a three-story, investigating. Firefighter signs. Engine 15 will have command. Mobile.

Firefighters are investigating a reported natural gas leak at a three-story dormitory.

Respond on Battalion 6 IC, operate on Battalion 6 Fireground, Shea Hall, 698 College Avenue, natural gas leak, Engine 15, Medic 15, Ladder 15, Rescue 4, Battalion 6, cross of Astor Avenue and East Mound Street, Shea Hall, 698 College Avenue, natural gas leak.

Respond on Battalion 6 IC, operate on Battalion 6 Fireground, Shea Hall, 698 College Avenue, natural gas leak, Engine 15, Medic 15, Ladder 15, Rescue 4, Battalion 6, cross of Astor Avenue and East Mound Street, Shea Hall, 698 College Avenue, natural gas leak. Engine

Firefighters are responding to a report of a natural gas leak at Shea Hall.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 698 College Ave.

Natural Gas Leak at Shea Hall

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