Gas Leak Reported at Spectra Gas Metering Station

WEYMOUTH, MA — A malfunctioning release valve at a Spectra Energy gas metering station on the Fore River led to residents smelling a strong odor of gas, a fire official said.

At 7:30 p.m., the Weymouth Fire Department responded to reports of a gas smell and found the malfunctioning release valve at the scene. The leaked stopped when the valve was shut down, according to the Boston Globe.

A Spectra Energy spokesman said the leak was caused by a one inch valve freezing.

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