Portland Fire and Rescue

Portland Fire & Rescue is on scene at a residential gas leak

Portland Fire and Rescue

August 29, 2014 19:27

Firefighters were dispatched to the vicinity of 20Th Ave. and SE Taggart for a gas leak. The line was accidentally severed by someone digging. One home has been evacuated for precautionary reasons and NW Natural is en route. Fire crews will remain on scene until the incident is mitigated.

Remember to call 1-800-332-2344 (or 811) BEFORE you dig. The Utility Notification Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and accepts calls from contractors, homeowners, or anyone planning to dig. Locate requests are accepted over the phone, through a fax-a-locate program, or through the ITIC program. - See more at: http://www.callbeforeyoudig.org/oregon/index.asp#sthash.cmitb1NB.dpuf

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