Homes evacuated out of caution as Pelham Fire Department responds to gas leak

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
November 27, 2019

Pelham, ON – At approximately 10:06 a.m. this morning, the Pelham Fire Department was notified of a gas leak at a residential property on Haist Street between Pancake Lane and Bigelow Crescent.  

The gas has been shut off and contained within the home, however the Pelham Fire Department remains on scene while crews from Enbridge assess the situation. 

For safety purposes, some homes in the areas of Haist south to Berkwood Place, north to Damude Drive, east to Shoalts Drive, and west to Blackwood Crescent have been evacuated out of caution and hydro has been disconnected. 

The Pelham Fire Department and Town of Pelham staff continue to monitor the situation.

Updates, as they become available, will be posted to the Town of Pelham’s Facebook and Twitter accounts, with website updates to follow. 

Facebook: www.facebook.com/townofpelhamontario

Twitter: www.twitter.com/townofpelham

Map of areas where some evacuations have occurred 

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For more information, please contact:

Marc MacDonald
Communications & Public Relations Specialist
905-892-2607 x309
mmacdonald@pelham.ca