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Gas Leak

Possible Gas Leak Reported in Residence

City of Watertown Fire dispatched to possible gas leak in a residence. No illness reported.

Closed Apr 27, 2026 u{009347} 5:25 PM City of Watertown Fire
1217 Gill St, Watertown, NY

Incident Report

City of Watertown Fire Department units responded to a reported possible gas leak at a residence on 1217 Gill St. in Watertown, NY, according to dispatch radio traffic. The call came in at 5:25 p.m., with no illness reported, prompting the dispatch of fire engines, truck, and rescue personnel.

Engine 2 arrived on scene at 5:28 p.m. to begin investigating, followed shortly by Watertown Chief 3. Responders reported confirming a natural gas odor emanating from the basement on the Delta side, noting access to the first floor, an open basement window, and a smashed rear door, but no contact with occupants. Guilfoyle EMS was dispatched around 5:36 p.m. to the scene for a reported odor, with United AMR also responding and no known patients identified.

The incident was cleared after 17 minutes, at 5:43 p.m. Watertown Engine 1 returned to service at 5:42 p.m., and fire personnel requested the cancellation of EMS units as control lines were cleared.

Dispatch Audio

Initial 5:25:39 PM

Possible Gas Leak Reported in Residence

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City fire general ambulance two one truck and rescue. 1217 Street. Possible gas leak in the residence. No illness. Repeating city fire general ambulance two one truck and rescue. 12 And 17 Gill Street. Possible gas leak in the residence. No illness.

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Incident Timeline (7 events)

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Possible Gas Leak Reported in Residence 5:25:39 PM

City of Watertown Fire dispatched to possible gas leak in a residence. No illness reported.

City fire general ambulance two one truck and rescue. 1217 Street. Possible gas leak in the residence. No illness. Repeating city fire general ambulance two one truck and rescue. 12 And 17 Gill Street. Possible gas leak in the residence. No illness.
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Engine 2 on scene, investigating 5:28:36 PM

Engine 2 on scene investigating.

5:28:36 PM Unit Engine two is on scene investigating.
5:28:38 PM JE Dispatch Copy. 1728.
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Watertown Chief 3 on scene 5:29:39 PM

47-0-3 on scene.

5:29:39 PM JE 47-0-3 G three is on scene. So come in.
5:29:43 PM JE Dispatch Copy. 1729.
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Gas confirmed from basement, Delta side 5:30:58 PM

Engine reports access to 1st floor, natural gas smell from basement on Delta side. Basement window open, rear door smashed in, no contact with occupants.

5:30:38 PM Unit Engine zero g three.
5:30:58 PM Unit I got access to the 1st Floor. I got a smell of gas natural gas coming from the basement. It's gonna be on the Delta Side. I got a basement window open. The rear door is smashed in, I can't get in touch with anybody.
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EMS Dispatched to Gas Leak Scene 5:35:48 PM

Guilfoyle EMS dispatched to 1217 Gales St (likely Gill St) for odor in building. City Fire on scene, no known patient. United AMR responding.

5:35:48 PM JE 66 BASE 8942. 1217 Gales Street. Call from the county. City fire on scene. Order in the building. No known patient. 30 2.
5:36:06 PM JE 66-P19 090.
5:36:11 PM JE 66 BASE United AMR responding seventeen thirty six.
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Watertown Engine 1 back in service 5:42:08 PM

Engine 1 cleared to return to service.

5:41:45 PM Unit Engine one, you can return.
5:41:51 PM Unit 351.
5:42:01 PM JE Dispatch Dispatch on for last.
5:42:08 PM Unit Two batch engine one is back in service.
5:42:10 PM JE Dispatch Copy. 1742.
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EMS cancelled at Gill St gas leak 5:43:15 PM

Guilfoyle EMS dispatched to 1217 Gill St gas leak with City Fire on scene. Control lines being cleared by fire; EMS cancelled at request of fire.

5:42:44 PM JE 66-P20 09.
5:42:48 PM JE 66 BASE Good night.
5:43:00 PM JE 66 BASE Control on 3, Unit 9.
5:43:05 PM JE 66-P20 Can you repeat the numerics?
5:43:11 PM JE 66 BASE 1217 Gill Street.
5:43:15 PM JE 66 BASE City fire and three p d r on two.
5:43:45 PM JE 66-P20 Control lines being cleared by fire.
5:43:51 PM JE 66 BASE 911, cancel by fire. 17 40 3.
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