Natural Gas Line Ruptured In Brockton: Fire

BROCKTON, MA — Brockton fire said gas service was shut off and a shelter-in-place advisory was in place in the area of 1010 West Chestnut Street after a natural gas line was struck and ruptured Monday morning. Brockton fire responded to the scene shortly before noon on Monday and detected a strong odor of natural gas outside.

Drivers were asked to avoid the areas of West Chestnut Street and Manley Street into Monday afternoon.

Update 1010 West Chestnut St. - strong odor of gas outside. Companies checking interior of the buildings in the area. No readings being found inside. Two hose lines stretched. Advising people to shelter in place. @MassDFS @Brockton_EMA @144Iaff @THE_PFFM @CityBrockton
— Brockton Fire (@Brockton_Fire) February 3, 2020

Brockton fire said gas was not detected inside the immediate buildings. Columbia Gas shut off service to the area early Monday afternoon so work could be done to repair the line.