Shawnee crews evacuate area after large gas main fire
UPDATE @ 8:19 P.M.
Oklahoma Natural Gas (ONG) sent News 4 the following statement regarding the gas main fire in Shawnee.
We responded to West 11th Street and North Broadway Avenue in Shawnee, where a third-party contractor struck a natural gas line. Service to about 20 customers has been affected. We have safely shut off natural gas to the site and are making repairs, which we expect to be completed tonight. We will begin restoring service to affected customers once those repairs are completed tonight.
Safety is our top priority, so we want to remind everyone that if they have a natural gas emergency or smell natural gas, leave the area immediately and then call 911 and 800-458-4251. In addition, call 811 or submit a line locate request at OKIE811.org at least 48 hours, excluding the date of notification, weekends and holidays, before starting any digging project.
Chad Previch, ONG Public Relations Manager
ORIGINAL STORY
SHAWNEE, Okla. (KFOR) – The Shawnee Fire Department has confirmed crews are on the scene of a fire near the intersection of N Broadway and W Drummond in Shawnee.
Fire officials say crews are on the scene and have started evacuations in the area. Red shift is currently working a large gas main fire at the intersection of Broadway and Drummond. The line was hit by a construction crew. ONG is on scene coming up with a plan to safely shut the gas off.
No injuries reported at this time, according to Shawnee Fire Department.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek an alternate route.
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