Ardsley- Major Gas Leak 8-15-13

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Date: 8-15-13
Time: 14:30
Location: 39 Beacon Hill Rd
Units: Ardsley 2011 2012 2013 E-164 E-165 L-50, Ardsley PD, Dobbs Ferry E-48 & C-2093 (relocate), Battalion 14

Description: Ardsley- 2011, 2012, 2013 Engine 164 Engine 165 Ladder 50 on scene with Con Ed IAO 39 Beacon Hill Rd C/S Major Appleby....unknown type gas main leak....affecting 30 residences...each residence being evacuated, checked and having service shut down. Ladder 50 has hydrant tapped as a precaution. Ardsley PD on scene assisting with traffic and entry. Units operating on channel Fire 14

14:43 Request 1 Engine from Dobbs Ferry to relocate Ardsley HQ.

14:50 Battalion 14 enroute

15:16 Battalion 14 reports 5 teams of AFD/Con Ed Members checking houses, all close exposures, 5 out of 27 checked so far. 60 Control reports incident duration of 58 minutes.