The Nelsonville Division of Fire was dispatched at 12:28 am to 1081 Poplar Street to assist the Nelsonville Water Department at a major water leak. While working on a 6 inch water main a natural gas service line was damaged and leaking. The Nelsonville Fire Department and Street Department closed streets near the intersection of Poplar Street and Hopkins Street to establish a safety zone around the area.
Columbia Gas responded to the scene with an emergency crew to repair the natural gas leak, but had to standby on scene until the Water Department was able to control the leaking 6 inch water main. Fire Department and Columbia Gas crews monitored the area for natural gas levels, but levels remained safe during the entire operation. Both leaks were controlled and streets reopened by 3:30 am. No injuries were reported to any workers or the public.
