Halton Police Report a Major Natural Gas Leak at a Milton Home, Prompting Precautionary Evacuations

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A major natural gas leak at a Milton home prompted a multi-agency emergency response and precautionary evacuations in the area of Regional Road 25 and Louis St. Laurent Avenue, according to Halton Regional Police.

What Happened

Halton police said gas workers responded to an odour of gas at a home on Bartleman Terrace at about 7:45 p.m. on the evening of Monday, November 2, and found what appeared to be a major leak inside the home. At the request of Enbridge Gas, Halton police, the Milton Fire Department and Milton Hydro assisted at the scene. Nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution, and transit buses were used to temporarily shelter affected residents. In a brief update on Tuesday, November 3, police said officers remained on scene near Regional Road 25 and Louis St. Laurent Avenue.

Key Details

• Gas workers reported what appeared to be a major leak at a home on Bartleman Terrace at about 7:45 p.m. on Monday, November 2.

• Enbridge Gas requested assistance from Halton police, the Milton Fire Department and Milton Hydro.

• Nearby homes were evacuated as a precaution, and transit buses sheltered affected residents.

• Emergency and utility crews carried out a staged response, with no timeline given for when it would be resolved.

• Police did not report any injuries.

Community Impact

Residents near Regional Road 25 and Louis St. Laurent Avenue may continue to see emergency and utility activity while crews work to make the area safe. Anyone who smells gas should leave the area right away and call 911 or their gas utility from a safe distance.

Background

Natural gas leaks are typically handled as a staged, precautionary response, with utility crews and emergency services working to ventilate and secure an area before residents are allowed to return home.

Source

Source: Halton Regional Police Service — https://www.haltonpolice.ca/news-releases/posts/major-gas-leak-in-milton-residential-area/

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