A contractor has reportedly struck a natural gas line at 8470 Violet Lane, Batavia, and there is gas leaking.
Town of Batavia Fire Department being dispatched. National Fuel has been notified. No ETA.
UPDATE 10:37 a.m.: Low-pressure line, very small hole. Town assignment held to Engine 24, non-emergency response.
UPDATE 10:40 a.m.: National Fuel on scene.
UPDATE 10:55 a.m.: Town of Batavia fire back in service.
I live 2 doors down from
I live 2 doors down from there and my house stunk of natural gas, hate to see what would happen if a HIGH pressure line was hit.....
CALL BEFORE YOU DIG!!! Andy
CALL BEFORE YOU DIG!!!
Andy - the high pressure lines should have some kind of automatic shut-off...some gas would escape, but it wouldn't continue leaking for more than a few seconds.
Jason - he did call before he
Jason - he did call before he dug. The whole yard was marked off and painted. I spoke with the contractor and he told me he had actually had gotten off his back hoe and was using a shovel and accidently hit the line. He was not happy with himself.....
Fire dept and National Fuel both got to scene quick. The fire chief walked over to my house and told us to close all windows. Nice job by those who responded...