Gas Leak Closes Roadways and Forces Evacuations of Some Homes in Silver Spring

Montgomery County firefighters are on the scene of a gas leak in Silver Spring. PHOTO | MCFRS

UPDATED Montgomery County police and firefighters were called to the scene of a gas leak on Thayer Avenue between Nolte Avenue and Houston Street in Silver Spring on Dec. 18.

According to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer, a dozen homes were evacuated in the vicinity of the incident before the leak was capped. He said the break occurred when construction workers struck a four-inch gas line in the area.

Police were advising residents to expect delays in the area because of the road closures during the response period.

So far, no word on injuries.

Update – Thayer Avenue – hazmat gas leak, gas company on scene, >dozen homes evacuated

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 18, 2014

Traffic Advisory – HazMat Incident – gas leak – Streets CLOSED in vicinity of Thayer Av & Fenton St, Silver Spring – some bldgs. evacuated

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 18, 2014

Update – Thayer Ave., SS, hazmat, several buildings evacuated, streets closed, EMS evaluating 1 person, buses brought in for evacuation

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 18, 2014

HazMat – 600blk Thayer Av, near Fenton St, Silver Spring, construction workers struck 4″ gas line, some evacuations expected, streets closed

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) December 18, 2014

Gas Main break. Thayer Ave closed between Nolte and Houston Street. Will be closed for extended period of time. MCPD and MCFR on scene.

— Montgomery Co Police (@mcpnews) December 18, 2014

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