Croton - Major Gas Leak - 9/26/12

**Using_All_Hands** · August 15, 2012

Date: 9/26/12

Time: 08:57

Location: 28 Morningside Drive (Cross of Lexington Drive)

Frequency: 46.26 / Fire 10

Units Operating: 2081 (IC), E118, E119, E120, TL44, R18

Weather Conditions: Cloudy, Cool

Description Of Incident: Contractors struck a 4" high-pressure gas main

Reporters: Using All Hands

08:57 - 60 Control dispatching Croton for a contractor that struck a gas main. Car 2081 responding.

08:59 - 2081 on location establishing command, requesting Con Ed Gas, confirmed rupture of high pressure main.

09:00 - E119, TL44, R18 responding.

09:02 - E118, E120 responding.

09:05 - Command holding all units, evacuations under way.

09:06 - Command reports Con Ed Gas is on scene.

09:25 - Command reports multiple homes evacuated, Con Edison attempting repair.

09:46 - Command reports Con Ed has isolated the leak, holding all companies.

10:07 - Command reports crews forcing entry into several homes, requesting CPD.

10:33 - Command placing situation under control.

10:48 - 2081 placing all units back in service, Con Edison remaining on location, command terminated.

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