Gas leak
Coverage of Gas leak in the Nexus archive.
- Coconut Creek intersection shut down due to gas leak
A gas leak in Broward County led to the shutdown of the intersection at Lyons Road and Coconut Creek Parkway. Authorities closed Coconut Creek Plaza as a precaution and are urging drivers to avoid the area due to traffic disruptions.
- Gas leak: unit sealed by RDO after removal of ammonia
A gas leak led to a unit being sealed by RDO following the removal of ammonia. The incident involved safety measures to contain the hazardous substance.
- Senior residents given all clear after gas leak evacuation at tower
Senior residents were evacuated from Highland Towers at 25225 Greenfield Road due to a damaged gas line but have been given the all clear.
- Gas leak causes Southfield senior apartments tower evacuation
A gas leak caused by a truck striking a gas line led to the evacuation of a senior apartments tower in Southfield. Officials confirmed the incident occurred on the property.
- Residents being evacuated from senior apartment building in Southfield due to gas leak
Residents of a senior apartment building in Southfield are being evacuated due to a gas leak caused by a garbage truck striking a gas line near Highland Towers. Officials are relocating residents to Southfield Pavilion as a precaution, citing the danger of natural gas ignition.
- Major gas leak prompts evacuations in Berkley, officials urge residents to avoid area
A major gas leak on Dorothea Street between Mortenson and Ferris in Berkley caused evacuations and a public safety response on July 3. The Berkley Department of Public Safety urged residents to avoid the area and warned against using fireworks near the site. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the leak remains unknown.
- Several homes in Fremont evacuated due to gas leak on Mission Boulevard near 680
Several homes in Fremont's Curtner Road area were evacuated due to a gas leak on Mission Boulevard near Highway 680. The Fremont Police Department reported that northbound lanes are affected and advised avoiding the area.
- Suspected gas leak triggers fire at central Bengaluru apartment; family escapes unhurt
A suspected gas leak triggered a fire at an apartment in central Bengaluru. The family residing there managed to escape without injuries.
- Charges: Man had BAC over 3 times the legal limit when he crashed into Woodbury townhomes
Ernest Anyere Ngwa, 53, was charged with DWI, traffic collision, and reckless driving after crashing his car into multiple Woodbury townhome units, causing a gas leak. His BAC was measured at .295, over three times the legal limit, and he refused further testing. The incident occurred on Woodduck Drive and Kingfisher Lane around 11 p.m.
- Gas leak, evacuation underway in Schenectady
A gas leak is occurring near Craig and Stanley Streets in Schenectady, prompting an evacuation. Crews are responding to the incident in the area.
- 'I grabbed my son and ran': SUV crashes into Woodbury townhomes, causes gas leak
An SUV crashed into multiple townhomes in Woodbury, causing a gas leak and forcing neighbors to evacuate their homes late Saturday night. The incident resulted in widespread damage to the affected properties.
- Woodbury crash: Driver crashes into multiple townhomes, causing gas leak
A driver crashed into multiple townhomes in Woodbury, causing a gas line to rupture and leading to evacuations. The incident resulted in damaged townhomes and a gas leak.
- Vehicle crashes into three townhome units, causing a gas leak in Woodbury
A vehicle crashed into three townhome units in Woodbury, causing a gas leak and requiring the evacuation of around a dozen residents. The driver was injured and hospitalized, but no other injuries were reported. Residents were allowed to return except for those in damaged units.
- Residents in 500-foot radius of Grosse Pointe Farms gas leak asked to avoid area
A significant gas leak in Grosse Pointe Farms has led to a major evacuation around 126 Moran Road, with officials advising residents within a 500-foot radius to avoid the area.
- Contractor demolishing Suffolk home ruptures propane tank
A contractor demolishing a home in Suffolk, Va., struck a hidden propane tank, causing a gas leak. Suffolk Fire and Rescue responded to the incident on Old Townpoint Road around 8 a.m. Monday.
- Crews repairing gas leak at Jaxson’s Ice Cream in Dania Beach
Crews are addressing a gas leak at Jaxson’s Ice Cream in Dania Beach. The incident occurred on South Federal Highway and Stirling Road with no reported injuries. The cause remains unknown.
- San Jose homes evacuated due to gas leak
Authorities evacuated homes in a San Jose neighborhood following a gas leak reported on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred on the 200 block of South 24th Street, with hazardous materials crews and PG&E responding. Evacuations were ordered within 150 feet of the site, and repairs are expected to last two to three hours.
- Crews work to fix gas leak in Fort Lauderdale, shutting down EB lanes of Las Olas Blvd.
A gas leak caused by a construction worker hitting a gas line has shut down the eastbound lanes of Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. Crews are repairing the gas line, and westbound lanes remain unaffected.
- Campton Hills intersection shut down for gas leak, police say
A major intersection in Campton Hills, Route 64 and LaFox Road, is closed due to a gas leak, according to police. The closure is part of safety measures related to the incident.
- Dallas firefighters were preparing evacuation moments before deadly apartment blast, chief says
Firefighters in Dallas were preparing to evacuate residents at an apartment complex due to a reported gas leak when the building exploded, killing three people and injuring others, according to the city's fire chief. The explosion occurred moments after responders arrived on the scene.
- At least 3 dead in Dallas apartment complex explosion
An apartment complex in Dallas exploded following a report of a gas leak, killing at least three people and leaving some missing, officials say. Jason Allen reported the incident.
- Woman suffers 40% burns in Hong Kong flat explosion caused by ‘gas leak’
A woman sustained 40% burns after a suspected gas leak caused an explosion at a flat in Lam Bik House, Lam Tin Estate, Hong Kong. Firefighters rescued her after arriving to find the blaze extinguished.
- At least three dead after fire destroys Dallas apartment complex
A large fire caused by a gas leak destroyed an apartment complex in Dallas, resulting in at least three deaths.
- Dallas officials confirm fatalities in apartment building explosion
Dallas officials confirmed fatalities after a gas leak led to a massive explosion at an apartment building, engulfing it in flames. Jason Allen reported the incident.
- Crews in Dallas search for missing after some killed in massive apartment fire, officials say
A massive fire destroyed a two-story apartment building in Dallas, causing fatalities and injuring at least four people. Firefighters are conducting recovery efforts after an explosion linked to a gas leak shifted the mission from rescue to recovery.
- Explosion rocks Dallas apartment building as massive fire sends black smoke into sky, at least 4 injured
An explosion and fire at a Dallas apartment building injured at least four people. Firefighters responded to a gas leak investigation when the explosion occurred, causing damage to neighboring buildings and a utility truck. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson urged prayers for those affected and first responders.
- Man accused of breaking into Norwalk apartment, making threats about building ‘blowing up'
A man was arrested in Norwalk after breaking into an apartment, stealing knives, and making threats about the building 'blowing up' and 'everyone dying.' Authorities found a potential fire hazard in his apartment, but no injuries were reported. He faces charges including home invasion and disorderly conduct.
- Evacuation orders issued for 40,000 people in California over explosion threat
Evacuation orders were issued for 40,000 people in California due to an explosion threat. Officials confirmed there is no active gas leak or plume, but the tank is described as 'actively in crisis' and cannot be secured.
- Travel chaos as 'gas leak' closes London's Farringdon station with 'small number of passengers feeling unwell'
A gas leak at London's Farringdon station caused travel disruptions and left a small number of passengers feeling unwell. The incident led to the station's closure, creating chaos for commuters.
- Gas leak affects 6 buildings, about 40 units in Temecula
Firefighters responded to a gas leak in Temecula that affected 6 buildings and 40 residential units. The incident occurred around 1:34 p.m. in the 31100 block of Strawberry Tree Lane, with crews finding a ruptured gas line.
- Fire breaks out at crucial Australian refinery, raising fuel supply fears
A fire caused by a gas leak has ignited a refinery in Victoria, Australia, which produces approximately 10 percent of the country's fuel, raising concerns about potential supply disruptions.