As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported small propane tank fire at the Albert Trailhead, where a single one-pound propane cylinder with a leaking hose connection was ignited. Leadville Engine 602 planned to extinguish the fire and vent the remaining gas.

Small propane tank fire at trailhead

We're in contact with RP at the Albert Trailhead. We are transferring gear into 602 and we're going to be heading up the road here shortly. Leadville Engine 602 on Lake Comm. We've got a single one-pound propane tank that's on fire. It's just got a light leak where the hose is coming out that's on fire. We're going to be extinguishing it and then venting the rest of the gas in the cylinder.

We're in contact with RP at the Albert Trailhead.

We are transferring gear into 602 and we're going to be heading up the road here shortly.

We've got a single one-pound propane tank that's on fire.

It's just got a light leak where the hose is coming out that's on fire.

We're going to be extinguishing it and then venting the rest of the gas in the cylinder.

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