Drain cleaning efforts outside a Saanich home resulted in a gas leak on Friday morning.
The incident occurred around 9:30 a.m. on March 5 during a perimeter drain cleanout in the 4200-block of Kincaid Street. According to the Saanich Fire Department, the street’s gas line was struck underground and leaked into the sewer line which filled a home with natural gas.
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On arrival, firefighters worked quickly to evacuate the home and Fortis BC crews shut off the neighbourhood’s gas. Firefighters then begin venting the residence.
As natural gas is “lighter than air,” it didn’t take long for it to dissipate, said Deputy Fire Chief Dan Wood.
Traffic in the area was impacted while crews responded.
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