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Natural Gas Leak

Central PA Road Reopens After Gas Leak: Police (UPDATE) Central PA Road Reopens After Gas Leak: Police (UPDATE)
Central PA Road Reopens After Gas Leak: Police (Update) A road has reopened following a natural gas leak in Central Pennsylvania, the police announced on Thursday evening. Initially, the 2100 block of Market Street was "closed to vehicles and pedestrians," the Camp Hill police stated in a release at 2:58 p.m. on May 9. "The gas leak has been contained however Market Street will remain closed between 21st and 22nd Streets until further notice," the police said at 4:52 p.m.  The roadway reopened at 7:37 p.m. and the public is no longer urged to avoid the area.  No additional information was available as of 7:50 p.m. Check back here fo…
RM Palmer Failed To Evacuate Employees Before Explosion, OSHA Claims (UPDATED) RM Palmer Failed To Evacuate Employees Before Explosion, OSHA Claims (UPDATED)
RM Palmer Failed To Evacuate Employees Before Explosion, Osha Claims (Updated) Note: This article has been updated with a response from RM Palmer.  Candy company RM Palmer failed to evacuate employees after some reported smelling natural gas before the deadly West Reading explosion in March, according to federal regulators.  The Occupational Safety and Health Administration said in a new report last week that the manufacturer "did not remove workers" from the plant "despite workers' concerns about what (was) later determined was a natural gas leak." The blast, which killed seven employees and laid waste to an entire borough block on March 24, was cause…
Elkridge Corners Shopping Center Evacuated After Gas Leak (DEVELOPING) Elkridge Corners Shopping Center Evacuated After Gas Leak (DEVELOPING)
Elkridge Corners Shopping Center Evacuated After Gas Leak (Developing) Police are currently evacuating a shopping center in Howard County after a natural gas leak was reported. Firefighters are on the scene at the Elkridge Corners Shopping Center on the 7200 block of Montgomery Road after the leak was reported around 2 p.m., Thursday, March 2, according to Howard County Fire and Rescue officials.  Firefighters are currently on scene in the 7200 block of Montgomery Road at the Elkridge Corners Shopping Center for a natural gas leak in a sprinkler room. Crews are evacuating the occupancies in the shopping center. BGE is en route. — Howard Co Fire & EMS (…
Natural Gas Leak In Bensalem; Police Urge Caution Natural Gas Leak In Bensalem; Police Urge Caution
Natural Gas Leak In Bensalem; Police Urge Caution Bucks County residents were forced to evacuate their homes Tuesday, Oct. 18 as authorities investigated a natural gas leak.  The leak occurred in Bensalem at the intersection of Bristol Road and Bensalem Boulevard, township police said in a Facebook post just before noon. Officials asked residents to avoid the area until further notice, closed down nearby roads, and evacuated some homes in the immediate area.  Authorities characterized the leak as "high pressure," but did not identify a cause.  By about 1 p.m., Bensalem fire officials said the leak had been secure…
Gas Leak In Montgomery County Blocks Off Neighborhood After Construction Crews Damage Line Gas Leak In Montgomery County Blocks Off Neighborhood After Construction Crews Damage Line
Gas Leak In Montgomery County Blocks Off Neighborhood After Construction Crews Damage Line A natural gas leak is being tended to after a construction crew struck a gas line in Montgomery County, authorities say. Officials responded to the leak at 3020 Hewitt Avenue after reports that it had been damaged by the crew the morning of Thursday, Sept. 8, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue spokesperson Pete Piringer. Washington Gas is reportedly on their way to address the situation. Update - IAO 3020 Hewitt Ave, unk size gas main break, Damaged by construction crew, @washingtongas Washington Gas enroute, area in the 29-3200blk Hewitt Av are closed/blocked https://t.co/…
Clinton Development Evacuated As Construction Equipment Hits Gas Line Clinton Development Evacuated As Construction Equipment Hits Gas Line
Clinton Development Evacuated As Construction Equipment Hits Gas Line A Hunterdon County development was evacuated after a natural gas line was struck by construction equipment Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. The Township of Clinton Division of Fire confirmed the struck line behind a multi-family home on Greenbriar Lane in the Beaver Brook development just before 12:45 p.m., the department said. Additional crews arrived at the scene to place lines in service until utilities were shut off, authorities said. The local area was evacuated, and South Branch Emergency Services evaluated one resident at the scene. The area was cleared just before 4:40 p.m., …
Gas Leak Forces Evacuation Of High School In CT On First Day Of Classes Gas Leak Forces Evacuation Of High School In CT On First Day Of Classes
Gas Leak Forces Evacuation Of High School In CT On First Day Of Classes A Connecticut High School had an unusual first day of classes after being forced to temporarily evacuate due to a reported gas leak. Shortly after 8 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 30, Avon High School in Hartford County was forced to evacuate, police said, when there was a report of the odor of natural gas in the building. The building was temporarily evacuated by first responders, and firefighters ultimately determined that the cause of the odor was from the school’s science classrooms. Connecticut Natural Gas was called in to assist with determining the exact location and cause of the leak. No inj…
Gas Leak Causes Evacuation Of North Salem High School, Middle School Gas Leak Causes Evacuation Of North Salem High School, Middle School
Gas Leak Causes Evacuation Of North Salem High School, Middle School A gas leak prompted the evacuation of North Salem High School and North Salem Middle School. The leak was discovered by officials at approximately 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, prompting the evacuation as crews went to work to investigate the cause of the odor that forced the evacuation. NYSEG reported at approximately 9 a.m. that they found the cause of the leak, and students were welcomed back into the building shortly before 9:30 a.m. North Salem Town Supervisor Warren Lucas said that “the gas leak turned out to be a bad meter outside the back of the building. The meter’s regulator o…
Houses Evacuated In Scarsdale Following Ruptured Gas Line Houses Evacuated In Scarsdale Following Ruptured Gas Line
Houses Evacuated In Scarsdale Following Ruptured Gas Line Several homes have been evacuated in Scarsdale due to a ruptured gas line on one of the village’s busiest roads. Post Road is closed in both directions between Boulevard and Sprague Road due to a ruptured natural gas line that serves properties on Evon Court. As a precautionary measure, there was a limited evacuation involving the Evon Court residences and two homes on Post Road. Officials said that emergency personnel are on the scene directing traffic and the public has been advised to avoid the area. A specialized crew from Con Edison is undertaking repair efforts. It is unclear what ca…
Gas Line Struck, Causing Route 59 Closure Gas Line Struck, Causing Route 59 Closure
Gas Line Struck, Causing Route 59 Closure Contractors struck a natural gas line on Route 59 in Monsey, causing part of the roadway to be closed to traffic, according to Ramapo Police. The incident took place around 1:40 p.m. Tuesday in front of 156 Route 59, police said. The road is closed from Augusta Avenue to Remsen Avenue with a detour set-up to guide drivers.  The utility company is on the scene to make repairs. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates.