Friday, March 6, 2015

NASTY WINTER CAUSES RECORD NUMBER OF GAS LEAKS THROUGHOUT THE STATES: HEAVY SNOW BREAKS A GAS LINE AND CAUSING A GAS LEAK IN PORTLAND, MAINE




MARCH 6, 2015

PORTLAND, MAINE (NEWS CENTER)

Heavy snow caused a gas line to snap Friday on Congress Street.
Portland Fire responded to 141 Congress St. and detected a high level of natural gas. Officials then evacuated the building and neighboring areas as a precaution.

Tim Nangle with Portland fire said that preliminary investigation shows that a large amount of snow had accumulated on an exterior gas meter, which caused the gas line to break.

"This has been a busy couple of months for us with gas leaks. We are asking anyone who uses either natural gas or propane to ensure that the gas meter and surrounding piping is clear of snow and ice," said Nangle.

Until stopped the leak and has been making repairs. The city of Portland said as soon as the air quality in the buildings is safe, residents and occupants will be able to return.