The Kansas City, Kan., Police Department headquarters were evacuated Tuesday afternoon after a gas line was hit by construction workers.
At around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, a gas line was struck and the department - along with other buildings in the area - were forced to evacuate.
No injuries have been reported as of yet. More information when available.
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Thursday, April 4, 2013
17 homes evacuated after gas leak
Residents in homes on the 2700 Block of N. 21st Street evacuated this morning after a natural gas line was hit by a construction crew.
No one has been reported as injured.
The portion of 21st Street between Longwood and Georgia Avenue has been closed down.
More information when available.
No one has been reported as injured.
The portion of 21st Street between Longwood and Georgia Avenue has been closed down.
More information when available.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Bad case of gas: KCK Fire Department responds to gas leak
By NICK SLOAN, NJSloan212@gmail.com
Continuing its very busy middle of the week, the Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department responded to a gas leak late Wednesday morning.
The fire department was dispatched to 72nd and Berger just after 11 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
Two two-inch natural gas lines were hit while repairs were being made to a waterline in the area. The gas began to leak, forcing the evacuation of residents in the area.
Five homes were evacuated.
"Crews set up a safe perimeter and evacuated five homes within area of concern," said Craig Duke, KCK Fire Department Battalion Chief. "The gas company responded to scene and worked on capping the leaks. Command called for a city bus to provide shelter for the evacuees."
The lines were capped within an hour. An air quality test was done in the area to ensure the safety of those near the leak.
No one was injured.
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Continuing its very busy middle of the week, the Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department responded to a gas leak late Wednesday morning.
The fire department was dispatched to 72nd and Berger just after 11 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
Two two-inch natural gas lines were hit while repairs were being made to a waterline in the area. The gas began to leak, forcing the evacuation of residents in the area.
Five homes were evacuated.
"Crews set up a safe perimeter and evacuated five homes within area of concern," said Craig Duke, KCK Fire Department Battalion Chief. "The gas company responded to scene and worked on capping the leaks. Command called for a city bus to provide shelter for the evacuees."
The lines were capped within an hour. An air quality test was done in the area to ensure the safety of those near the leak.
No one was injured.
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Monday, April 9, 2012
Car accident causes gas leakage
By NICK SLOAN, NJSloan212@gmail.com
A handful of homes around the area of 2900 Block of 83rd Street were evacuated Saturday night after a truck struck a gas meter in the area.
The homes were evacuated as a precaution, but no one was injured as a result of the accident of the gas leakage.
“Crews responded to the scene of a gas meter struck by a pickup truck,” said Craig Duke, deputy chief of the Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department. “On arrival crews found vehicle on top of gas meter. Crews were unable to shut off gas due to vehicle on top of meter.”
A tow truck was called to remove the vehicle from the meter. After the gas was shutoff, residents were allowed to return home.
Full statement from Duke:
A handful of homes around the area of 2900 Block of 83rd Street were evacuated Saturday night after a truck struck a gas meter in the area.
The homes were evacuated as a precaution, but no one was injured as a result of the accident of the gas leakage.
“Crews responded to the scene of a gas meter struck by a pickup truck,” said Craig Duke, deputy chief of the Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department. “On arrival crews found vehicle on top of gas meter. Crews were unable to shut off gas due to vehicle on top of meter.”
A tow truck was called to remove the vehicle from the meter. After the gas was shutoff, residents were allowed to return home.
Full statement from Duke:
Crews responded to the scene of a gas meter struck by a pickup truck. On arrival crews found vehicle on top of gas meter. Crews were unable to shut off gas due to vehicle on top of meter. Gas Company was immediately dispatched. As a precautionary measure several homes within the immediate vicinity were temporarily evacuated until Gas Company arrived and shut off meter. Tow truck was called to remove vehicle from meter. Occupants returned when gas was shut off. No injuries reported.
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