Gas leak contained in south Moorhead July 29, 2009
I went out for a run last night and saw this go down.
“Crews contained a gas leak Tuesday in south Moorhead about an hour after a cable crew ruptured a line. There were no injuries.
Moorhead authorities responded to a report of a natural gas leak at about 5:15 p.m. in the area of Eighth Street and 35th Avenue South.
Traffic in the area was being rerouted as officials worked to identify and deal with the leak. Four twinhomes downwind from the leak were evacuated as a precaution.
Later, two nearby businesses, Panchero’s Mexican Grill and Dave’s Tap, also were evacuated as a precaution, said Clay Dietrich, assistant Moorhead fire chief.
Contractors accidentally cut a 2-inch gas line near the junction with a 6-inch mainline.
Xcel Energy crews were able to clamp the ruptured line about 75 minutes after responders arrived at the scene, restoring gas service to affected customers, Dietrich said.
Authorities monitored gas levels and kept people back as a precaution.”
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