Kensington gas line break
Today at approximately 9am The Calgary Fire Department was called out to a gas line break at 200 block of 11st NW.
As a result of the break 19 homes have been evacuated and gas has been shut off to more 400 homes in the area. As a result The Calgary Emergency Management Agency has opened the EOC.
Please note that there are road closure in the immediate area.
To ensure resident safety, a perimeter has been established around the area. The following area is affected: Kensington Road to the south, 5th Avenue to the north, 10th Street to the east and 14th Street to the west. If you are a resident in this area and you are in your home, you must take the following steps:
- Turn off all fans and furnaces in your home.
- Make sure all doors and windows are closed.
- Do not leave your home.
For your safety, do not attempt to enter the area.
There may be road closures around the area may be affected – please avoid the area until further notice.
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