Stamford (Fairfield), CT- Gas Explosion 8-3-06

[Jason762 2]

Date: August 3, 2006

Time:11:13 Hours

Location: 595 Summer St

Frequency: 800 TRS

Units Operating: DC2, E1, E3, E5, E6, E8 (callback), T3, R1, M3, M4, M901 (supervisor), M91 (special op's unit)

Description Of Incident: Transformer explosion/gas explosion

Writer: Jason762

At 11:13 Hours E5 was sent to investigate smoke and sparks from a transformer. Upon arrival E5 found a construction accident had occured causing an electrical exploision as well as an explosion from a gas main leak.

11:21 Hours- Power shut down to a large portion of downtown Stamford. Multiple calls for people stuck in elevators throughout the city ensued.

11:45 Hours- A full box assignment was dispatched. Many local high-rise businesses and residences were evacuated due to high levels of natural gas found.

12:30 Hours-Callback crews were assembled to man one engine company and a second rescue company.

13:30 Hours-Medic Special operations rehab unit on scene for firefighter rehab.

14:21 Hours-Relief crew sent to scene. Crews stood by until all buildings were monitored and safe levels were found. Power company would remain on scene into the night to make repairs.

15:40 Hours-Last FD unit cleared the scene.