Gas leak forces partial evacuation of south London street
A natural gas leak in south London, Ont. on June 15, 2023, caused the evacuation of 10 homes. (Sean Irvine/CTV News London)
Ten homes were evacuated following a natural gas leak in a residential neighbourhood in south London.
Multiple London Fire Department engines arrived on Chiddington Avenue around 8 p.m. Thursday.
London Fire Platoon Chief Colin Shewell said a meter ruptured below a shutoff valve. The meter is on the outside of a home located in the 500 block.
Enbridge Gas was called to the scene while firefighters measured the air and wind direction for safety.
The "all clear" was given shortly after 9:30 p.m.
No injuries were reported.
A natural gas leak in south London, Ont. on June 15, 2023, caused the evacuation of 10 homes. (Sean Irvine/CTV News London)
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