Calgary Fire Department Evacuates Several Homes Due To Damaged Gas Line

 

At approximately 11:30 this morning, the Calgary Fire Department responded to the 200 block of Hendron Drive N.W for reports of a damaged natural gas line. Fire crews evacuated seven people from adjacent homes as a precautionary measure. Atco Gas was called to stop the flow of gas from the damaged line which occured due to construction work being done in the area. No injuries were reported. Atco Gas has since replaced the line and all residents have been allowed back into their homes.

The Calgary Fire Department would like to remind people that before disturbing any ground, whether private homeowners or public contractors, the risk of personal injury and property damage can be greatly reduced by using the Alberta One-Call service at 1.800.242.3447 or visit AlbertaOneCall.com

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