Advertisement

Residents displaced by large gas leak in Mississauga allowed to go home

Crews at the scene of a natural gas leak on Blythe Road in Mississauga. Twitter / @MississaugaFES

MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — An Ontario utility says residents displaced by a large gas leak in Mississauga, Ont., can now go home.

Enbridge Gas says its crews will be making repairs today.

It says a small number of residents may still be without gas service while the work is being done.

Fire officials say some 27 homes had to be evacuated after construction workers struck a gas main early Monday afternoon.

Breaking news from Canada and around the world sent to your email, as it happens.
For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Platoon chief Luigi Davoli said Monday night a leak of that size is “very uncommon.”

He said the gas being released sounded like “a loud jet engine.”

Story continues below advertisement

Advertisement

Sponsored content

AdChoices