Gas Leak in Hermanville

 
By Firefighter ROBB ALBERT
May 5, 2004
 

Rescue Squad 7 was alerted to a ruptured gas line in the 47000 Block of Sorrel Drive located in the Hermanville area of Company 3's first due. Construction crews working in the area hit a reported 6" main line going into a newly constructed area. Crews arrived to find a 1 1/2" feeder line cut with gas readings in the residence of over 2000 PPM. Rescue Squad 7 arrived and ventilated the residence. The Rescue was put in service a short while later.
 
Units: Engine 32, Engine 92, Engine 42, Engine 132, Haz-Mat 13, Rescue Squad 7, Amb 399, and Amb 499.
 
Crews from HazMat 13 meter the residence after the gas was secured.
Crews from HazMat 13 meter the residence after the gas was secured.
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Squad 7 along with Engine 32 on the scene
Squad 7 along with Engine 32 on the scene
Construction crews hit a gas feeder line to the residence, causing a gas leak.
Construction crews hit a gas feeder line to the residence, causing a gas leak.