The Calgary Fire Department says an underground natural gas leak was discovered in the southeast community of Sundance early Friday, forcing the evacuation of 10 homes.
The Calgary Fire Department evacuated 10 homes in the southeast Calgary neighbourhood of Sundance on Friday after reports of natural gas leak in the area.
Some homeowners in the southeast Calgary community of Sundance got a rude awakening early Friday morning. The Calgary Fire Department says emergency crews were called out to investigate reports of a possible gas leak around 5 a.m. on Dec. 6, 2024.ATCO says 10 homes were evacuated after a natural gas leak was discovered in the area around Sun Valley Drive southeast early Friday morning.A spokesperson for ATCO, the natural gas supplier in the area, said there were reports of a gas odour around Sun Valley Drive.
Several roads in the area were also blocked off and transit buses were brought in to help keep residents warm. No gas was detected in any of the homes, but a CFD spokesperson said gas was detected coming from an underground source that supplied up to 170 homes and the gas was surfacing through electrical boxes and fence posts in the area.The Calgary Fire Department says natural gas was discovered coming from an underground leak and surfacing through electrical boxes and fence posts in the southeast community of Sundance early Friday morning.
Fire Health Investigations News
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Townhouse explosion in southeast Calgary displaces several residentsA Calgary Fire Department high rise support truck drives through Downtown Calgary on December 13, 2021.
Read more »
Calgary Fire Department looking for cause of explosion and townhouse fire in MahoganyThe Calgary Fire Department was called out to reports of an explosion and fire at a row of townhouses in the community of Mahogany shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Thurs. Nov. 21, 2024.
Read more »
Calgary Police Youth Foundation Holiday Toy Drive, Supported by Global Calgary & QR CalgaryThe Calgary Police Youth Foundation has a goal of 2,000 toy donations as part of our annual Kiki’s Care Box Holiday Hamper campaign. Click here to find out how you can help!
Read more »
Calgary Fire Department Warns of Carbon Monoxide Risks as Temperatures DropFollowing several carbon monoxide incidents, the Calgary Fire Department is urging residents to monitor their homes for CO levels, especially in multi-residential buildings. The department advises installing and regularly testing carbon monoxide alarms.
Read more »
Calgary Fire Department launches lithium-ion battery safety campaignThe Calgary Fire Department has launched a campaign to inform residents about the dangers of lithium-ion batteries, particularly those that are damaged or modified.
Read more »
Calgary Fire Department responding to explosion in MahoganyCalgary Fire Department is responding to an explosion at a six-plex in the city's southeast.
Read more »