Residents in Newport Street were told to stay in their homes and the street was closed by police on Tuesday night following reports of a gas leak.
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Emergency services were called to the North Orange street after reports of gas coming from the storm water drains.
Firefighters arrived at 5.45pm, creating an exclusion zone and asking residents to remain in their homes.
As well as Orange’s three crews, a HAZMAT crew Bathurst attended to assist with monitoring gas levels and providing fire protection.
A Fire and Rescue NSW spokeswoman said the gas company dug a small hole to locate and fix the leak, with the exclusion zone removed around 8.20pm when firefighters left the scene.
No injuries were reported.
Declan Rurenga
Declan Rurenga was the editor of Griffith's Area News and Leeton's Irrigator until September 2023. Before landing at the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, he reported news in Junee, Wagga Wagga, Orange and Cootamundra.
Declan Rurenga was the editor of Griffith's Area News and Leeton's Irrigator until September 2023. Before landing at the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, he reported news in Junee, Wagga Wagga, Orange and Cootamundra.
