Incident
Hazardous materials
Date
5.42pm - 06 March 2023
Last updated
11.36pm - 06 March 2023
Status
Closed
Incident type
Gas involved
Location
Budshead
Attending station
Camels Head
Crownhill
Fire Control received a call from the occupier of a property saying they could smell gas. The caller was advised to evacuate the property.
2 fire engines were mobilised, 1 from Camels Head and 1 from Crownhill Plymouth, along with the Environmental Protection Unit from Newton Abbot.
On arrival, crews confirmed there to be a smell of gas inside. 2 breathing apparatus wearers, 1 hose reel jet and a gas monitor were in use.
Gas readings were found on the gas detection monitor. The gas was found to be coming from a household appliance. The gas was isolated and Wales and West Utilities attended. A positive pressure ventilation fan was used to ventilate the property.
Duty of care was left with the occupiers.