Gas leak
Coverage of Gas leak in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Thought it was an earthquake’: 3 people escape unharmed after semi plows into Oklahoma City home
A semi-truck veered off Northwest Expressway into a home in northwest Oklahoma City, causing chaos and an active gas leak. Three people inside were rescued unharmed after first responders contained the danger. Police are currently investigating what caused the driver to crash through the residence.
- Crews on scene of gas leak incident, St. George Fire Department says
The St. George Fire Department reports that crews are responding to a gas leak at an intersection. No additional details about the incident are provided in the article.
- Workers clean gas leak after semi-truck flips in Pine Lake, no injuries reported
A semi-truck overturned in West Bloomfield, spilling a small amount of gas into Pine Lake. Workers are cleaning the leak, and no injuries were reported. The West Bloomfield Chief of Police confirmed no drugs or alcohol were involved in the crash.
- SSGC assures citizens there is no gas leak, says odourisation plant testing led to complaints
SSGC clarified that complaints of a gas leak near Karachi’s Abul Hasan Isphahani Road were due to testing of an odorisation plant during a new pipeline’s commissioning. The company emphasized no actual gas leak occurred and attributed the strong smell to higher-than-usual odorant testing.
- Portion of Nashville building found damaged after crews called in for gas leak
Crews with the Nashville Fire Department responded to a gas leak on Foster Avenue, discovering damage to a portion of a building. No injuries were reported, and Spire was contacted to send a technician to the scene.
- Officials end a five-day rescue operation at Japan’s collapsed Aeon Mall following powerful quake
Japanese authorities ended a five-day search-and-rescue operation at the collapsed Aeon Mall in Kashima, Kumamoto, following a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that killed 34 people. The mall's second floor collapsed due to an explosion from a suspected gas leak, resulting in five survivors rescued and seven bodies recovered. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi urged teams to 'not leave anyone behind' as challenges like water shortages and extreme heat impacted over 70,000 homes.
- Evacuations underway after gas leak discovered in Cedar Park
Evacuations are underway in Cedar Park after a gas leak was discovered Wednesday morning. The Cedar Park Police Department is assisting with the evacuations.
- After the quake came the blast: Inside Japan's shopping mall disaster
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck a mall in southern Japan, followed by an explosion that caused partial collapse and casualties. The mall operator Aeon is investigating a possible gas leak, and rescue operations are underway with 170 soldiers deployed. The mall had recently reopened after being damaged in a 2016 earthquake and highlighted seismic safety improvements.
- Gas leak in Arlington prompts police warning to avoid area
A gas leak was reported in Arlington on Thursday afternoon, prompting police to warn the public to avoid the area.
- Gas leak forces evacuations at Uptown apartment complex
A gas leak at an Uptown apartment complex has forced evacuations. Dallas Fire-Rescue is responding to the incident.
- Video shows Miami-Dade Transit bus crash into building in Miami Beach
A Miami-Dade Transit bus crashed into a building in Miami Beach just after 4 a.m. Monday near 86th Street and Harding Avenue, damaging gas pipes and causing evacuations. Two people were hospitalized for respiratory issues related to the gas leak, and crews shut down several streets to repair the leak.
- India tunnel blast kills 10 workers, leaves at least 15 trapped
A blast caused by a suspected gas leak in a tunnel at a hydroelectric project in Sikkim, India, killed 10 workers and left at least 15 trapped. The incident occurred at the National Hydroelectric Power Corp’s (NHPC) project on the Teesta river in the village of Samardung.
- Tunnel collapses in Sikkim’s Namchi; 8 workers killed, rescue ops under way
A tunnel collapse in Sikkim’s Namchi, triggered by a landslide and a suspected gas leak, killed 8 workers. Rescue operations are currently underway to reach those trapped inside the under-construction tunnel.
- 12 workers trapped in under-construction tunnel after landslide in Sikkim
12 workers were trapped in an under-construction tunnel in Sikkim after a landslide, which also triggered a suspected gas leak inside the Samardung tunnel, according to police.
- Car appears to hit parked cars before Burbank home, causing gas leak, police say
A car hit several parked cars before crashing into a home in Burbank, causing a gas leak, according to police. The incident occurred early Friday morning.
- Construction causes Kapahulu gas leak
The Honolulu Fire Department responded to a gas leak on McCorriston Street in Kapahulu caused by construction. No injuries were reported.
- Gas leak in Davidson leads to road closure
A gas leak in Davidson caused the closure of Concord Road between Pine Road and Crescent Drive around 8 a.m.
- 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.