Dozens of Nanaimo residents and businesses were evacuated Wednesday following a gas leak.
Fortis workers Mike Wyse, left, Tom Charlie sand Howie George repair a gas line ruptured by an excavator working at a construction site in the 5200 block of Metral Drive Wednesday morning. Capt. Martin Drakeley of Nanaimo Fire Rescue said firefighters evacuated about 50 people from nearby homes and businesses until the gas was shut off.
Dozens of Nanaimo residents and businesses were evacuated Wednesday following a gas leak.
A gas line was ruptured by an excavator working at a construction site in the 5200 block of Metral Drive Wednesday morning.
Capt. Martin Drakeley of Nanaimo Fire Rescue said firefighters evacuated about 50 people from nearby homes and businesses until the gas was shut off.
