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Gas Leak

Morris

News

Morris County Closes Offices After Gas Leak Caused By Earthquake

Morris County Closes Offices After Gas Leak Caused By Earthquake

Morris County Closes Offices After Gas Leak Caused By Earthquake Morris County government offices in Morristown are closed for the remainder of Friday, April 5 following the 4.8 earthquake that shook up New Jersey this morning. The decision to close was made as a result of a gas leak in the Administration/Hall of Records building at 10 Court St., which forced an evacuation, Morris County Government said on Facebook. All essential staff and all emergency response personnel are working, Morris County said.

04/05/2024

Pelham

News

Gas Leak Damages Pelham Manor Home, Compromises Foundation

Gas Leak Damages Pelham Manor Home, Compromises Foundation

Gas Leak Damages Pelham Manor Home, Compromises Foundation A home in Westchester was evacuated after firefighters discovered damage caused by a gas leak, officials said. The incident happened on Saturday, March 23, when damage was found at a home in Pelham Manor on Shore View Circle, according to village officials. Firefighters soon responded to the residence and evacuated the home after detecting a strong gas odor. Crews also discovered that the residence's chimney was pulled away from the structure and that the foundation was compromised, officials said. After the damage was found, Con Edison crews arrived to make repairs. …

03/26/2024

Arlington

Traffic

'Significant' Gas Leak Shuts Down Busy Roads In Northeast DC

'Significant' Gas Leak Shuts Down Busy Roads In Northeast DC

'Significant' Gas Leak Shuts Down Busy Roads In Northeast DC DC Fire and EMS personnel were busy on Thursday afternoon after a construction crew hit a high-pressure gas line in Northeast, leading to a "significant" leak in the area. At around 11:15 a.m. on March 21, firefighters were called to New York and Florida Avenue NE, where a gas line was struck and spread to an adjacent building, officials said. Significant gas leak NY & Florida Ave NE. Large outside gas line struck. Some gas migration into adjacent structure. Occupants relocated to safe area where necessary. @washingtongas on scene indicating extended time to control leak. #DCsB…

03/21/2024

Putnam

Police & Fire

Gas Leak Forces Evacuation At Carmel Condo Complex

Gas Leak Forces Evacuation At Carmel Condo Complex

Gas Leak Forces Evacuation At Carmel Condo Complex Several residents and firefighters were evaluated by first responders following a gas leak at a Hudson Valley condominium complex that forced an evacuation. The incident happened on Saturday, March 9 in Putnam County, when a gas leak was detected in a building at The Retreat at Carmel condominium complex, the Carmel Fire Department said on Wednesday, March 20. Arriving fire crews soon smelled a heavy odor of gas and began to evacuate the building. Firefighters were then able to find and isolate the leak, which was found to be coming from a stove on the second floor of the buildi…

03/20/2024

Fairfax

Traffic

Gas Line Strike Leads To Road Closures In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING)

Gas Line Strike Leads To Road Closures In Fairfax County (DEVELOPING)

Gas Line Strike Leads To Road Closures In Fairfax County (Developing) Traffic will be temporarily tied up in parts of Fairfax County as crews work to repair a gas leak in Chantilly. Shortly after 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, an alert was issued by the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department when crews responded to the 14800 block of Willard Road, where there were reports of a two-inch gas line that was struck. HazMat units were called, and Washington Gas responded, where they found that it was, in fact, an eight-inch gas line that was struck. The incident led to Willard Road being closed between Lee Road and Stonecroft Boulevard, and officials say t…

02/07/2024

Loudoun

Schools

Classes Resume After Loudoun County HS Evacuated For Possible Gas Leak

Classes Resume After Loudoun County HS Evacuated For Possible Gas Leak

Classes Resume After Loudoun County HS Evacuated For Possible Gas Leak Students and staff at a Virginia high school were temporarily out in the cold on Tuesday morning after a precautionary evacuation. Loudoun County High School was evacuated shortly after 9 a.m. on Jan. 30 due to the reported presence of the odor of gas throughout parts of the building, according to police. A School Resource Officer assigned to the building from the Leesburg Police Department coordinated with school staff to safely get everyone out while Loudoun County Fire and Rescue crews investigated and gave the all-clear before noon on Tuesday. Classes resumed normally and there isn't e…

01/30/2024

Arlington

News

Buildings Evacuated In Northwest DC Due To Gas Leak Days After Explosion

Buildings Evacuated In Northwest DC Due To Gas Leak Days After Explosion

Buildings Evacuated In Northwest DC Due To Gas Leak Days After Explosion First responders in DC were busy on Monday morning responding to another gas leak days after a similar instance led to a building being leveled and day care being forced to temporarily relocate. Shortly before 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 29, DC Fire and EMS personnel were called to a reported outside gas leak in the area of 19th and Vernon Street NW after a construction worker accidentally hit an outside line. Significant gas leak 1900 block 19th St NW. 8 inch main struck by work crew. @washingtongas on scene. Metering of adjacent structures finds no gas presence. Precautionary hose line in positi…

01/29/2024

Teaneck

Police & Fire

Gas Leak Forces Evacuation Of Teaneck Neighborhood Amid Bitter Cold

Gas Leak Forces Evacuation Of Teaneck Neighborhood Amid Bitter Cold

Gas Leak Forces Evacuation Of Teaneck Neighborhood Amid Bitter Cold Well over a dozen homes in Teaneck were evacuated in frigid temperatures following a dangerous gas leak. Alerted by a resident, a PSE&G crew found high natural gas readings coming from the area of a home on Larch Avenue between North Street and Kenwood Place shortly before 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21, Teaneck Police Lt. Kevin Brennan said. “The readings were at levels that warranted an evacuation of all residences within 330 feet,” the lieutenant said. Teaneck police, firefighters and members of the Volunteer Ambulance Corps worked together to clear the neighborhood and secure the scene,…

by Jerry DeMarco

01/22/2024

Arlington

Police & Fire

Decision To Evacuate DC Day Care Before Explosion Saved Lives, Fire Officials Say

Decision To Evacuate DC Day Care Before Explosion Saved Lives, Fire Officials Say

Decision To Evacuate DC Day Care Before Explosion Saved Lives, Fire Officials Say Cleanup efforts are underway and first responders are being hailed as heroes after a pair of gas-fed explosions rocked a Southeast DC neighborhood on Thursday. A convenience store next to a day care center was destroyed on Jan. 18 when a gas leak led to a tricky fire in the 1200 block of Marion Barry Avenue SE, prompting a lengthy battle that took hours to get under control. Video from the dash-cam of the first engine on scene captures the moment when the second of two explosions takes place at a convenience store on Marion Barry Ave SE minutes after the initial daycare explosion #DCsBra…

01/18/2024

Arlington

Police & Fire

Gas Explosion Rocks Southeast DC; Building Collapses (UPDATED)

Gas Explosion Rocks Southeast DC; Building Collapses (UPDATED)

Gas Explosion Rocks Southeast DC; Building Collapses (Updated) DC Fire and EMS personnel were busy on Thursday morning due to an active gas leak and explosion in Southeast. An alert was issued at around 10 a.m. on Jan. 18 after there was a reported gas explosion in the 1200 block of Marion Barry Avenue SE on the second floor. According to officials, by the time crews arrived to fight the fire, the area had already been evacuated due to the gas leak. One injury was reportedly wounded by flying debris. The building suffered extensive damage and a second alarm was called when it collapsed. Update 2nd Alarm explosion & fire 1200 block Marion Barry…

01/18/2024

York

News

EVACUATION: Hazmat Called To York City Sewer Plant (UPDATE)

EVACUATION: Hazmat Called To York City Sewer Plant (UPDATE)

Evacuation: Hazmat Called To York City Sewer Plant (Update) A hazmat team has been called to the York City Sewer Plant due to a possible gas leak, according to York County Emergency Management. The call about a potential methane gas leak came into dispatch at 9:17 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 2. Emergency crews quickly responded to the plant located at 1701 Blackbridge Road, Manchester Township. One building has been evacuated and Columbia Gas has been contacted, officials said. No injuries or hospitalizations were reported. "The Hazmat team, along with York Area United Fire & Rescue, determined that malfunctioning gask…

by Jillian Pikora

11/02/2023

Lancaster

Police & Fire

AVOID THE AREA: Gas Leak Forces Evacuation In Lancaster County (DEVELOPING)

AVOID THE AREA: Gas Leak Forces Evacuation In Lancaster County (DEVELOPING)

Avoid THE Area: Gas Leak Forces Evacuation In Lancaster County (Developing) Several buildings have been evacuated due to a gas leak in Lancaster County on Thursday. The leak was first reported as a "fire incident" by Columbia Borough police around 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 7. The public was urged to avoid S 2nd and Union streets in the borough, but additional information was not immediately shared. Daily Voice reached out to authorities and confirmed the incident is actually a gas leak, not a fire. All the homes and a church in the area have been evacuated as police and fire crews wait for UGI to arrive, dispatchers told us around 2:30 …

by Jillian Pikora

09/07/2023

Carroll

Traffic

Lanes Slowly Reopening As Crews Work To Repair Damaged Gas Line In Carroll County

Lanes Slowly Reopening As Crews Work To Repair Damaged Gas Line In Carroll County

Lanes Slowly Reopening As Crews Work To Repair Damaged Gas Line In Carroll County One eastbound lane has reopened on Route 140 at the Littlestown Pike intersection nearly 24 hours after a gas line was damaged in Carroll County. Crews worked around the clock in Westminster after a six-inch gas line was damaged by a highway guardrail contractor, which forced emergency repairs and road closures in the area that were ongoing on Tuesday, July 25. The gas line needed to be repaired in Westminster.Westminster Fire Department The incident began at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Monday morning, according to Westminster Fire Department spokesperson Kevin Dayhoff, when crews were…

07/25/2023

Lancaster

Traffic

Gas Leak Shutters Penn Square In Lancaster: Police (UPDATE)

Gas Leak Shutters Penn Square In Lancaster: Police (UPDATE)

Gas Leak Shutters Penn Square In Lancaster: Police (Update) A gas leak closed Penn Square in Lancaster on Friday, July 7, 2023. All vehicle traffic at Penn Square was diverted north onto Queen Street, according to a post by the Lancaster Bureau of Police. The leak appears to have involved a boiler in the area of East King and North Duke streets in the City, according to Lancaster County Wide Communications. "No foot traffic (was) allowed in 100 Block East King," police said. UGI has cleared the scene, according to the police and dispatch.

by Jillian Pikora

07/07/2023

Ridgefield

News

Gas Leak Caused By Construction: Main Street Reopens In Ridgefield

Gas Leak Caused By Construction: Main Street Reopens In Ridgefield

Gas Leak Caused By Construction: Main Street Reopens In Ridgefield This story has been updated. A gas leak caused by construction resulted in part of a busy Fairfield County road being closed to traffic. The gas leak began on Thursday, June 15 in Ridgefield in the CVS parking lot at 467 Main St., Ridgefield Emergency Management announced just before 4:40 p.m. The leak was caused by construction activity in the area, officials said. Main Street between Bailey Avenue and Prospect Street was closed before being reopened late Thursday afternoon.

06/15/2023

Charles

Police & Fire

Fire Truck Damaged By DUI Hit-Run Driver Caught Speeding In MD, Police Say

Fire Truck Damaged By DUI Hit-Run Driver Caught Speeding In MD, Police Say

Fire Truck Damaged By DUI Hit-Run Driver Caught Speeding In MD, Police Say A suspected drunk hit-and-run driver from Pennsylvania is facing charges after crashing into a fire truck responding to a reported gas leak in Maryland over the weekend. Tashae Raezheen Lashan Simmons, 27, of Lancaster, is facing a host of charges in Maryland following a crash on Saturday night when In Ocean City, police were called to a reported crash at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, when an Ocean City fire truck was struck by a speeding black sedan that drove off after the collision. The crash was reported in the area of 8th Street and Philadelphia Avenue. It was a team…

06/12/2023

Morris

Police & Fire

Emergency Gas Leak Evacuates 2 Homes, Closes Morris County Intersection: DEVELOPING

Emergency Gas Leak Evacuates 2 Homes, Closes Morris County Intersection: DEVELOPING

Emergency Gas Leak Evacuates 2 Homes, Closes Morris County Intersection: Developing An emergency gas leak shut down a Morris County intersection and evacuated two homes on Friday, May 26, according to police and developing reports. Initial and unconfirmed reports said a gas line was struck on Mt. Pleasant Avenue in East Hanover around 10:30 a.m., requiring crews to clear two homes. Meanwhile, the roadway was shut down from the intersection of River Road to the back of the Wendy’s restaurant on Route 10 as fire crews responded. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

by Valerie Musson

05/26/2023

Frederick

News

Detention Center Evacuated Due To Gas Leak In Frederick County; Inmates Returned To Custody

Detention Center Evacuated Due To Gas Leak In Frederick County; Inmates Returned To Custody

Detention Center Evacuated Due To Gas Leak In Frederick County; Inmates Returned To Custody Inmates and visitors at a Maryland detention center had to be evacuated on Sunday morning when there was a gas leak reported that lasted several hours. At approximately 9 a.m. on Sunday, May 21, visitors at the Frederick County Adult Detention Center made complaints about a. gas smell in the visitation area of the facility, prompting an evacuation of the area. According to the Frederick County Sherif’s Office, the room was immediately evacuated and all inmates from several housing facility were also taken out of the building to allow for an investigation. Inmates were brought to a separate…

05/22/2023

Warren Hunterdon

Police & Fire

Gas Main Break Evacuates Hunterdon County Buildings, Shuts Down Route 22

Gas Main Break Evacuates Hunterdon County Buildings, Shuts Down Route 22

Gas Main Break Evacuates Hunterdon County Buildings, Shuts Down Route 22 A gas main break evacuated Hunterdon County buildings and closed a portion of Route 22 on Tuesday, May 16, authorities and developing reports said. The gas leak was confirmed by police near Route 22 and Helens Florist in Readington Township, prompting an evacuation in the immediate area shortly before 1 p.m. Initial reports came in just before 12:45 p.m. Those who live or work within about 350 feet of the leak were asked to leave the area if possible or shelter-in-place, police said: There is a gas leak in the area of Rt 22 & Helens Florist. The immediate area is currently being …

by Valerie Musson

05/16/2023

Worcester

Police & Fire

Holden Fire Truck Sank Into Road As Gas Main Break Caused Sinkhole

Holden Fire Truck Sank Into Road As Gas Main Break Caused Sinkhole

Holden Fire Truck Sank Into Road As Gas Main Break Caused Sinkhole A Holden fire truck got stuck after a sinkhole opened up beneath it as fire crews were on the scene of a gas leak on Tuesday, April 26, authorities said. State Department of Transportation workers struck the underground gas line at 1063 Man St. just after 12:30 p.m., which caused the leak, Holden firefighters said. Fire crews were called to the large natural gas leak to help clear the scene and keep the fuel from exploding, but while they were there, one of the Holden fire trucks sank into the asphalt as the leak caused a sinkhole underground some 300 feet away from the rup…

04/26/2023

Dauphin

Police & Fire

Evacuation Ends After Gas Leak In Swatara Twp: Authorities (UPDATE)

Evacuation Ends After Gas Leak In Swatara Twp: Authorities (UPDATE)

Evacuation Ends After Gas Leak In Swatara Twp: Authorities (Update) An evacuation is over after a gas leak in Swatara Township, authorities told Daily Voice. People in the homes within a 300-foot radius of the 500 block of Highland Street had been evacuated due to the leak, emergency dispatchers told Daily Voice. A gas line was struck by a construction crew in the area shortly after 11 a.m., dispatchers said. No one was transported, according to emergency dispatchers. The power was turned off and UGI temporarily cut off the gas service to the area as they worked to contain the issue, a company spokesperson told Daily Voice at the t…

by Jillian Pikora

04/20/2023

Arlington

News

Large Gas Leak Shuts Down Roads, I-66 Ramps In Arlington (DEVELOPING)

Large Gas Leak Shuts Down Roads, I-66 Ramps In Arlington (DEVELOPING)

Large Gas Leak Shuts Down Roads, I-66 Ramps In Arlington (Developing) A massive gas leak tied up traffic in Arlington on Wednesday afternoon as crews scramble to make repairs. Shortly after 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, crews were called to the 4600 block of Fairfax Drive to investigate a reported natural gas leak that was emanating the scent throughout downtown Ballston. The investigation led to a change in traffic patters on Fairfax Drive near North Glebe Road as crews conducted air monitoring in and around nearby structures. pic.twitter.com/AAVs7HKtpE — Arlington Fire & EMS (@ArlingtonVaFD) March 15, 2023 The ability to get on or off I-66 at Fai…

03/15/2023

Westport

Police & Fire

Jeep Crashes Into Staples High School In Westport, Hits Gas Line

Jeep Crashes Into Staples High School In Westport, Hits Gas Line

Jeep Crashes Into Staples High School In Westport, Hits Gas Line A Jeep crashed into a high school in Fairfield County, causing the school to be evacuated. The incident took place in Westport around 7:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 1, at Staples High School. According to Lt. Eric Woods, of the Westport Police, the Jeep accidentally plowed into the Culinary Arts department classroom during the prime drop-off time. The vehicle hit a gas line in the classroom used for cooking instruction, Woods said. Students were evacuated and the Westport Fire Department was called to clear the scene. The gas was quickly shut off and multiple fans were used to ve…

by Kathy Reakes

03/01/2023

Morris

Police & Fire

Here’s How A ‘Curious Kitty Cat’ Prompted A Fire Department Response In Morris County

Here’s How A ‘Curious Kitty Cat’ Prompted A Fire Department Response In Morris County

Here’s How A ‘Curious Kitty Cat’ Prompted A Fire Department Response In Morris County No, we’re not kidding! Emergency crews blamed (well, let’s say attributed) the cause of an early morning call regarding a gaseous odor in Morris County to a “curious kitty cat” — here’s how. The cat managed to jump onto the counter of an apartment on Harry and Judy Drive in Parsippany and activate the gas stovetop, said the Mount Tabor Volunteer Fire Department, which responded to the “feline fiasco” around 7:20 a.m. Friday. Fortunately, it didn’t take long for crews to secure the stove and ventilate the area. “Thankfully, the cat still has 8 lives left,” MTVFD said. Crews then cleared t…

by Valerie Musson

01/27/2023

Lehigh

Police & Fire

Gas Leak At Lehigh Valley Hospital Complex Brings First Responders

Gas Leak At Lehigh Valley Hospital Complex Brings First Responders

Gas Leak At Lehigh Valley Hospital Complex Brings First Responders Emergency officials responded to a gas leak near the Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest hospital complex in the afternoon hours on Tuesday, Jan. 17, authorities revealed. Firemen were called to the complex at 1200 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. at about 2:15 p.m. after a gas line was struck, Salisbury Township police said in a statement. The leak affected buildings numbered 1243, 1247, 1251, 1259, and 1265, and some occupants complained of a gas odor, they added. The gas line was shut off and evacuations were not necessary, though some of the affected businesses chose to close for the day, police …

01/17/2023

Armonk

Police & Fire

Gas Odor Forces Evacuation Of Wampus Elementary School In Armonk

Gas Odor Forces Evacuation Of Wampus Elementary School In Armonk

Gas Odor Forces Evacuation Of Wampus Elementary School In Armonk A school in Northern Westchester was evacuated after a staff member reported an odor of gas for the second time in two months. Earlier Report - Firefighters Respond To Odor Of Gas At Elementary School In Armonk: Police On Wednesday, Jan. 11, around 10:30 a.m., a teacher at Wampus Elementary School in Armonk reported an odor of gas in the building, which was then reported to North Castle Police. After this, all students and staff at the school were evacuated while fire officials investigated the odor. No gas leak was detected, prompting the school to return to a normal day…

01/12/2023

Cortlandt

Police & Fire

Gas Leak Causes Nausea, Odor At Shopping Plaza In Croton-On-Hudson

Gas Leak Causes Nausea, Odor At Shopping Plaza In Croton-On-Hudson

Gas Leak Causes Nausea, Odor At Shopping Plaza In Croton-On-Hudson An activated carbon monoxide alarm as well as reports of nausea and odor prompted a fire department to respond to a Northern Westchester shopping plaza for a gas leak. On Monday, Dec. 12, around 4:15 p.m., firefighters responded to the ShopRite shopping center in Croton-on-Hudson located at 400 Block of South Riverside Avenue after a carbon monoxide detector went off, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Once there, firefighters measured low levels of carbon monoxide and encountered one person who reported feeling nauseated. Additionally, as they checked sever…

12/14/2022

Arlington

News

Street Excavation Required To Repair 'Significant' Gas Leak In Northwest DC (DEVELOPING)

Street Excavation Required To Repair 'Significant' Gas Leak In Northwest DC (DEVELOPING)

Street Excavation Required To Repair 'Significant' Gas Leak In Northwest DC (Developing) Authorities say that several residents in Northwest Washington, DC has to be evacuated on Monday night and others were instructed to shelter in place due to a significant gas leak that will require excavation in front of the building. At approximately 9 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12, a DC Fire and EMS Hazmat team was called to the 600 block of Kennedy Street in DC, where there was a report of a vehicle that struck a gas meter of a mixed occupancy building, requiring at least three residents to evacuate, according to officials. First responders at the scene of the gas leak in Northwest DC.Twi…

12/12/2022

Prince George's

Traffic

Gas Line Struck By Contractors Working On Prince George's County Project Ties Up Traffic: PD

Gas Line Struck By Contractors Working On Prince George's County Project Ties Up Traffic: PD

Gas Line Struck By Contractors Working On Prince George's County Project Ties Up Traffic: PD There will be “significant impact to pedestrian and vehicular traffic” along a busy roadway in Prince George's County after a gas line was struck by a contractor working in the area. At approximately 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1, the Prince Georges’s County Fire/EMS Department issued an alert advising that units were dispatched to the intersection of Lakeland Road and Baltimore Avenue in College Park for a reported gas leak after a line was struck. Officials said that there will be a significant impact on pedestrian and vehicular traffic along Route 1, which was also closed as of approxi…

12/01/2022

Fairfax

Police & Fire

Gas Line Break Causes Traffic Delays On Lee Jackson Memorial Highway

Gas Line Break Causes Traffic Delays On Lee Jackson Memorial Highway

Gas Line Break Causes Traffic Delays On Lee Jackson Memorial Highway Traffic delays were expected on Lee Jackson Memorial Highway on Wednesday, Nov. 9 as authorities worked to fix a gas leak. Fairfax County police were re-directing traffic at westbound Rt. 50/Lee Jackson Memorial Highway and Rt. 28/Sully Road in Chantilly after a crew doing trench work struck a gas line, they said. Please avoid the intersection of Route 50 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy westbound and Lee Road. A crew doing trench work struck a gas line. Motor officers are arriving to direct traffic. Fire department and Columbia Gas equipment are on the scene. pic.twitter.com/w9EeEsPOUW — Fair…

by Nicole Acosta

11/09/2022

Dauphin

Police & Fire

Car Turned Gas Leak Sparks Vehicle Fire On PA RT 225

Car Turned Gas Leak Sparks Vehicle Fire On PA RT 225

Car Turned Gas Leak Sparks Vehicle Fire On PA RT 225 A gas leak caused a car fire on Pennsylvania Route 225 on Monday, Oct. 10, authorities say. Emergency crews were called to a car crash that caused a gas leak, sparking a vehicle fire, according to Dauphin County Hazardous Materials Response Team. The incident happened in the early evening along the PA RT 225 North heading towards Halifax. near Rt. 225 N. towards Halifax. This afternoon Engine 38 was finishing up from an accident when an accident with fire came in. The engine cleared the... Posted by Dauphin - Middle Paxton Fire Company on Monday, October 10, 2022 The car had crashed …

by Jillian Pikora

10/11/2022