Carson City emergency crews respond to large gas leak at Nevada and William streets; evacuation lifted
UPDATE 3:54PM: The evacuation has been lifted for homes and businesses around the area of Nevada and William Street following a gas leak earlier this afternoon. The area is now considered safe and free of gas vapors. Carson City Public Works and Southwest Gas remain on the scene.
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UPDATE 3:37PM: The gas leak at Nevada and William Street has been stopped. Carson City firefighters are now processing the area to determine when it is deemed safe to allow people back into homes and businesses. The city has provided an updated map of the affected area. It can be found at maps.carson.org.
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UPDATE 3:03PM: A 4-inch gas line break forced the evacuation of several homes and businesses on the west side of Carson City on Thursday afternoon. Carson City firefighter were monitoring gas levels while Southwest Gas is looking to find a safe place to pinch the line to stop it from releasing gas, said Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief John Arneson.
Nearby homes and businesses have been evacuated and will not be allowed to return until the fire department declares the situation safe, said Arneson.
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A construction crew severed a gas line causing a significant gas leak Thursday afternoon in the area of Nevada and William streets in Carson City. Nearby homes and businesses are being evacuated, according to dispatch.
The incident happened just after 2 p.m. Arriving Carson City fire personnel are calling the matter a working incident and have asked for additional support. Carson City Sheriff's Office deputies are re-routing traffic in the area.
Several blocks have been closed to motorists, from Carson Street to North Nevada Street, Sophia, and portions of Curry Street. A daycare center was also evacuated, according to firefighters on scene.
Southwest Gas has been notified and will be arriving on scene shortly, according to dispatch.
Check back for updates.
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