Reading PA Fire Department

Homes Evacuated on South 10th Street

Written by FF J. Stoudt Jr.
June 24, 2008
Shortly after 2000 hours a call was made from the 400 block of south 10th street. The individual reported smelling natural gas in the block. An assignment was sent, bringing Engine 13, Tower 1, Rescue 1 & Medic 603 into the area. Crews made their way into 424 south 10th which was under renovation. Coincidentally, the dwelling was the scene of an early morning fire several years prior when Engine 13 was quartered less than 2 blocks away. After making entry gas detecting devices immediately went into alarm, with numbers converting into direct gas readings. With this finding, 2nd Deputy Chief Sands ordered the evacuation of approx 20 homes directly in the area. UGI was notified, and had difficulty in shutting the gas off at the curb which caused them to close a main valve in the street. Crews found a pipe missing in the basement of the property and were on scene for over an hour. Add this article to:

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