Gas Leak Breaks Out At Vernon Animal Control, Water Treatment Plant

VERNON, CT — A gas line was ruptured during construction activities at the Vernon Animal Control and wastewater treatment facilities Wednesday morning.

As of 10 a.m., no animals had to be evacuated and crews from Eversource energy were at the scene.

They are located at 100 Windsorville Road.

Vernon Town Administrator Michael Purcaro said there was no danger to the public. Police and fire officials at the scene said a construction crew at the rear of the property hit a 2-inch gas line, which caused the leak.

I initial efforts were being made to cap the break, rather than replacing the entire pipe, police and fire officials said.

Vernon Fire Police were at the scene directing traffic.