EMERGENCY services have responded to a gas leak at a Wagga property this morning.
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Turvey Park Fire Station's officer Chad Kennis said the station was called out to a private property on Baylis Street following the rupture of a 20 millimetre gas pipe.
The crew was called to the scene at 7.30am this morning, and put protection lines in place until the leak was isolated and sealed off.
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Mr Kennis said atmospheric monitoring equipment was used to detect the amount of gas in the area. He said the reports showed that the gas levels posed no danger to the community.
An APA Group spokesman said crews were on site within 25 minutes to make it safe and completed repairs by 10am.
He said the gas supply to one nearby customer was interrupted.
The cause of the leak is being investigated by a third party carrying out soil testing.
It is advised that any residents or passers-by, who detect a gas leak must notify the authorities before digging.
The Australian Gas Networks states that if you smell gas in your home, there are a few important things to remember.
- Turn off all appliances and pilot lights.
- Turn off your supply at the gas meter.
- Open all doors and windows for ventilation.
- Do not look for a gas leak with a naked flame or other ignition source.
- Do not operate electrical equipment close to a gas leak.
- Don't turn on or switch off any lights, use a telephone, or use a flashlight, at the risk of causing a spark that could start a gas fire.
- Don't smoke, light matches, or use a cigarette lighter inside or while on the property