Crews responded to a reported gas leak on Steeplechase last weekend. Fortis Gas was already on scene as they had been contacted by a neighbour who had smelled gas. The Fortis Rep checked the home with his meter and the readings were off the chart. He quickly contacted the fire department. C-1, B-1, E-1, E-2 and L-1 responded to the incident and quickly blocked off access. The new home was just in the final stages of construction and had been locked up for the weekend. Homes in the immediate vicinity were evacuated as crews set up a protection line and readied a fan for ventilation. With the house locked up tight, it appeared forcible entry would be required, however at the last moment a slightly opened window was observed on the second floor. Laddering the building, firefighters entered the structure and opened all windows and doors. The fan was started and the gas allowed to dissapate. It appears that some work may have been done on the gas line as a bent piece of gas pipe was found on the floor. It is likely a small hole in the pipe, now hidden behind drywall is the likely cause. The gas was shut off and home secured. Thanks to quick work, what could have been a major explosion was averted.
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