Martinsville Strip Mall Evacuated Due To Gas Leak

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — A strip mall in the Martinsville section of Bridgewater was evacuated Monday following a gas leak.

A heavy odor of gas was reported at around 10:50 a.m. at the Martinsville Plaza at 1966 Washington Valley Rd. The Martinsville Fire Department found the leak was coming from a vacant store front.

"Other stores in the strip mall were evacuated until the scene was secured," said Bill Rose, with the Martinsville Volunteer Fire Co. "Not a lot going on anyway, given the COVID restrictions, several locations were not open, and several locations are vacant and available for rent."

Firefighters shut off the gas meter to that unit, ventilated the site and turned the location over to PSE&G, according to the fire department.

There were no reported injuries.

The Martinsville Fire Department is a volunteer fire company. If you are interested in joining, stop by their station any Monday night at 7 p.m. at 1912 Washington Valley Rd. in Martinsville or visit facebook.com/Station43.

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