Gas Odor Investigation

Timeline

1. 9:02amCounty 911
   Kent County 911: Walker Fire — Fire Investigation, 3900 block of Butterworth Dr SW, Walker
2. 9:03amRadio
   Investigation at 3800 block of Budworth: small gas odor in basement near furnace, occupants evacuating
3. 9:11amRadio
   Walker Engine 2 on scene, nothing showing from outside; beginning air monitoring
4. 9:14amRadio
   Crews found gas smell from furnace turned on for first time this season; homeowners shut it off; no hazard detected outside; crews checking air quality and will retest with furnace running
5. 9:19amRadio
   Crews testing the furnace; no gas readings so far; restarting furnace to check for leaks over the next few minutes
6. 9:25amRadio
   Furnace restarted; crews checking for gas readings after restart
7. 9:25amRadio
   Crews spoke with homeowners; preparing to re-enter and check for gas readings again
8. 9:28amRadio
   No gas levels detected on the monitor; residence turned back over to residents; Walker clear
9. 9:44amRadio
   Command terminated; all Walker units cleared the scene