A worker fixes the gas leak on Fifth Street SE on June 10, 2021. (Zachary Roman - Salmon Arm Observer)

Gas leak in Salmon Arm quickly fixed

The leak shut down Auto Road and part of Fifth Street SE for just under 30 minutes

  • Jun. 10, 2021 12:00 a.m.

A gas leak that began around 5:00 p.m. on Fifth Street SE shut down part of that street, as well as Auto Road, for just under a half hour in Salmon Arm.

Emergency crews responded to the scene and quickly fixed the leak while fire crews blocked entrances to Auto Road.

Auto Road is now open and there is no risk to the public from the leak.

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