Media Advisory

Natural gas leak in Burnside

Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014 (Halifax, NS) – Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency personnel are currently on scene at a natural gas leak in Burnside.

Initial reports from the scene suggest construction crews working at the Joseph Zatzman Drive and Akerley Boulevard intersection punctured a four-inch natural gas main pipe.

The concern is that readings are being taken near the area that show high explosive levels, especially from storm sewer openings.

As a precaution, approximately 40—50 buildings have been evacuated in the Joseph Zatzman/Akerley Boulevard area.

Nova Scotia Power has also turned off electricity to a large section of the business park.

Heritage Gas is on scene and is assisting fire crews in the capping and/or crimping of the affected gas main pipe.

Halifax Regional Police are also on scene assisting with traffic control.

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