Natural gas leak brought under control in London
(Source: London Fire Department)
Crews have cleared the scene of a natural gas leak at 31 Rogers Ave. in London.
According to London fire District Chief Nick Hewetson, the issue was first reported by a resident at roughly 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
The leak was coming from the ground and caused the street to be blocked off.
Adjacent homes within 150’ were evacuated as a precaution.
Enbridge Gas was notified and attended the scene, did an excavation of the area to access the leak and was able to stop it.
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