FUMES INSIDE STRUCTURE (TAC)
Btwn STREET RD & PIDCOCK CREEK RD
TR46 E46 Q46
Dispatched 10:37 AM
ClearedETA
9m
DIST
3.7mi
HYD
NO
Dispatch
SMELL PROPANE GAS INSIDE EVACUATED ATT DOORS UNLOCKED 2ND FLOOR PINK ROOM WITH CRIB IN IT ... SEE RELATED CP#: PD26-400186
Caller: BRITTANY GRUNDY (781-724-3611)
Temp
65°F
Wind
8 SE
Conditions
Light rain
Humidity
95%
Prior Calls at This Address (1)
Read off the 3D
Roof about 22 ft up, collapse zone 33 ft
Trees or attached wings against the walls; footprint not read
Size-Up Reference
1 prior call at this address
Rural water supply — tanker dispatched
Structure
Wood Frame Single Family Dwelling
Occupancy
Residential
Footprint
5,307 sq ft
Construction
Wood Frame
🚨 Incident Snapshot
highPropane odor reported inside residential structure
Occupants evacuated, doors unlocked
Prior CO alarm at same address 9/26/2025
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Propane leak or malfunction
Evacuees outside — confirm all occupants accounted for
Second floor occupied (crib present) — check for sleeping occupants
Prior CO alarm history
May indicate combustion appliance issue or HVAC problem
Investigate gas water heater, furnace, stove on arrival
Residential gas appliances
Check meter, outdoor regulator, and visible fuel lines
Leak may be at connection, not the appliance itself
Rural lot with detached structures
Secondary buildings visible — confirm odor isolated to main house
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Light rain, 95% humidity, wind 8 mph SE
No fire behavior concern — atmospheric hazard call
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Odor location
Confirm smell at entry or throughout structure — single room vs whole house guides investigation
Occupant accountability
Verify all residents evacuated, especially second floor and sleeping areas
Gas appliances
Water heater, furnace, range — check for hiss, visible damage, or flame quality if pilot lights visible
Meter and regulator
Examine outdoor gas meter, regulator connection, and visible lines for leaks or frost
🧠 Common Causes
Gas water heater pilot light failure or thermostat malfunction
Furnace or HVAC combustion issue — check for CO if appliance present
Loose or corroded gas line connection at appliance
Propane tank regulator leak or delivery system failure