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www.kilburntimes.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Households 'might have to wait weeks' before gas restored after leak

Around 120 people from 50 homes in Maida Vale and Kilburn were evacuated due to a gas leak and sinkhole.
Some residents may have to wait several weeks before they are reconnected to gas supply due to complicated repair works. [ more ]
www.kilburntimes.co.uk
5 months ago
London

Gas leak in derelict building prompts evacuation from nearby homes

A gas leak in a derelict house in north London prompted the evacuation of around 100 people.
The incident was over for firefighters after just over four hours, and there were no reports of injuries. [ more ]
www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
5 months ago
London

Wimbledon school evacuated and students sent home due to gas leak

A school in Wimbledon has been evacuated due to a gas leak
The gas leak is believed to originate from a block of flats across the road from the school [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
London

Hundreds of people evacuated from homes as gas leak causes chaos

Hundreds of people have been evacuated following a gas leak at a doctor's surgery in south London.
Lambeth Council has set up a respite centre at a local church for the temporarily displaced people.
Road closures and disruption to motor traffic are expected to continue throughout the day. [ more ]
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www.kilburntimes.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Sinkhole opens after 120 people evacuated from homes in gas leak

Around 120 people were evacuated from their homes due to a ruptured gas main causing a leak.
A burst water main near the area caused a sink hole. [ more ]
www.kilburntimes.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Some still cannot return home after gas leak leads to sinkhole discovery

Residents evacuated after a gas leak and sinkhole in West Kilburn are being told they may have to wait longer before returning home.
Engineers will work to ensure the security of gas pipes in and near the sinkhole, but the gas supply to some properties may be cut off until it is safe. [ more ]
www.kilburntimes.co.uk
4 months ago
London

Keep windows and doors locked' - People evacuated from homes after gas leak

Evacuations are taking place in West Kilburn after a ruptured gas main caused a leak.
Six fire engines and 40 firefighters were called to the scene. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Van Nuys apartment building damaged in explosion, no injuries reported

No injuries were reported in the explosion at a Van Nuys apartment, which damaged a single unit.
City officials had been considering shutting off gas at a nearby building due to unpaid bills before the explosion occurred. [ more ]
Washington Post
3 months ago
US news

Dog detects underground gas leak at home, alerts owner

A dog named Kobe dug multiple holes in his owner's yard in Philadelphia, leading her to discover a major gas leak beneath the surface.
The owner's intuition and the dog's strange behavior prompted her to use a gas detection device, which confirmed the presence of the gas. [ more ]
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