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Gas Line Struck on Main Street, Parkesburg Borough
By Fire Chief Adam Grossman
February 12, 2016
On Friday February 12th, 2016 at 0929 the Keystone Valley Fire Department and Sadsburyville Fire Company were dispatched to the 200 block of Main Street in Parkesburg Borough for a gas leak outside. The caller reported that a construction contractor hit a gas line while excavating but was able to pinch it off and minimize the release.
Battalion Chief Brecht, Engine 31-1 and Engine 8-2 arrived on location at 0940 and confirmed the report. Battalion 31 assumed Main Street Command and requested Peco to the scene. Firefighters evacuated the immediate area to limit any ignition sources that could cause a catastrophe.
The situation was placed under control at 1015 and all units cleared at 1025.
Units:
Engine 31-1, Battalion 31
A gas line was struck during construction on Main Street in Parkesburg.
