GAS FUMES OUTSIDE (LOC)
Btwn E BRIDGE ST & E FERRY ST
E46, Q46
Dispatched 10:02 PM
ClearedETA
5m
DIST
1.1mi
HYD
112ft
Dispatch
STRONG ODOR OF GAS ITA ... SEE RELATED CP#: PD26-460960
Caller: HUGH CURRAN (215-266-0959)
Temp
51°F
Wind
5 SW
Conditions
Clear
Humidity
92%
Prior Calls at This Address (12)
Water Supply
S
35827 East Ferry Street New Hope
Near A, B corner of Playhouse. Located in parking.
S
70 South Main Street New Hope
Near A, B Corner of Playhouse in parking lot.
Size-Up Reference
Dark — portable lighting needed
12 prior calls at this address
Hydrant Playhouse — 112ft S
Near A, B corner of Playhouse. Located in parking.
Structure
Ordinary Commercial
Occupancy
Business
Footprint
384 sq ft
Construction
Ordinary
🚨 Incident Snapshot
moderateGas odor report outside
Ferry Market commercial space (SkyRoast Coffee)
Prior gas leak 10/29/2026 from interior lanterns — pattern of gas hazard at this location
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Repeated gas hazard history
10/29/2026 leak from lanterns suggests interior gas sources
Confirm all gas appliances and decorative sources on arrival
Multi-unit commercial building
Gas may originate at adjacent business or shared utilities
Check meter and fuel lines — investigate upwind source first
Occupancy and public exposure
Market location with foot traffic
Keep public clear until odor source and severity confirmed
Dark conditions
Portable lighting needed for meter inspection and exterior leak assessment
Rear alley access may be needed
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Wind 5 mph SW — odor may drift toward river
Clear conditions support visual inspection of utilities
Humidity 92% — no weather barrier to fire/ignition risk if gas present
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Odor type and location
Single unit vs whole building, interior vs exterior source, strength at meter
Gas meter and appliances
Visual leaks, hissing, corrosion at connections, appliance status
Decorative/heating sources
Lanterns, heaters, or propane inside — confirm status from 10/29 incident
Adjacent businesses
Check neighboring units for concurrent gas activity or recent work
🧠 Common Causes
Interior gas lanterns or decorative heating
Meter leak or loose connection at main
Gas line work or maintenance at adjacent unit
Propane tank valve left open or leaking