Natural Gas Leak In Comstock
Incident #: 2013015273 Date of Incident: 04/11/2013 Issuing Officer: Bruce Moline/Battalion Chief
Narrative:
On Thursday April 11th, 2013 at 1:48 P.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded to the vicinity of 29th and Bernard on a natural gas leak coming from a larger natural gas line buried under the street. Fire station 9 members from their neighborhood location of 18th and Bernard arrived along with the Special Hazardous Materials Team from station 1 in downtown Spokane to find an ongoing gas leak with construction crews nearby. The area involved was soon found out to be from Bernard to Howard along 29th including 28th. An immediate evacuation was ordered for the surrounding homes in the area along with a protection hose line and water supply from the nearest hydrant. Some neighboring homes were evacuated and others were allowed to shelter in place as crews systematically checked for gas that could have migrated with their detection equipment. No explosive limits of gas were detected and after 24 minutes from the time of call, the leak was stopped by the Avista crews shutting down numerous valves. There were a total of 51 homes affected by the shutdown. The cause was reported to be a track hoe operation in the street. Avista and firefighters contacted the evacuated homeowners and allowed them back into their residences. It is unknown at this time what the duration of the gas outage will be. The Avista company will remain at the site until repairs are made.
Cause:
Track hoe operation.
Damage:
Natural gas piping.
# Firefighters Responding: 21
Dollar Loss: $ 5,000
Other Agencies Responding:The Avista Company
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