Gas Line Ruptured at PCC Sylvania Campus; Firefighters, Utility Crews on Scene
12000 SW 49th Ave
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Summary
- Portland Fire & Rescue responded to a ruptured gas line at the PCC Sylvania campus after a work crew struck a pipe.
- The affected building was slated for demolition, allowing the gas to dissipate into the atmosphere instead of being trapped inside the structure.
- Avoid the area as firefighter and utility crews operate.
Timeline
An additional vacuum evacuation tool is being requested to the scene for further clearing of debris in base of valve box, per PF&R.
Portland Fire & Rescue reports the shut-off valve has been located. However, the valve is below ground in the base of a long valve box that is filled with debris. Debris must be removed in order to gain access to the valve.
Expect a large first responder presence and potential road closures in the area.
No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
NW Natural is on scene assisting in shutting the gas flow off in the damaged line.
The building in question is scheduled for demolition and already has openings in the walls which has gas flowing to atmosphere and not trapped in a structure.
According to an update from Portland Fire & Rescue, Engine 18 was able to insert a wooden dowel into pipe to stop the flow of gas.
Portland Fire & Rescue responded to a ruptured gas line at the PCC Sylvania campus after a work crew struck a pipe.
Incident reported at 12000 SW 49th Ave.
An additional vacuum evacuation tool is being requested to the scene for further clearing of debris in base of valve box, per PF&R.
Portland Fire & Rescue reports the shut-off valve has been located. However, the valve is below ground in the base of a long valve box that is filled with debris. Debris must be removed in order to gain access to the valve.
Expect a large first responder presence and potential road closures in the area.
No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
NW Natural is on scene assisting in shutting the gas flow off in the damaged line.
The building in question is scheduled for demolition and already has openings in the walls which has gas flowing to atmosphere and not trapped in a structure.
According to an update from Portland Fire & Rescue, Engine 18 was able to insert a wooden dowel into pipe to stop the flow of gas.
Portland Fire & Rescue responded to a ruptured gas line at the PCC Sylvania campus after a work crew struck a pipe.
Incident reported at 12000 SW 49th Ave.
An additional vacuum evacuation tool is being requested to the scene for further clearing of debris in base of valve box, per PF&R.
Portland Fire & Rescue reports the shut-off valve has been located. However, the valve is below ground in the base of a long valve box that is filled with debris. Debris must be removed in order to gain access to the valve.
Expect a large first responder presence and potential road closures in the area.
No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
NW Natural is on scene assisting in shutting the gas flow off in the damaged line.
The building in question is scheduled for demolition and already has openings in the walls which has gas flowing to atmosphere and not trapped in a structure.
According to an update from Portland Fire & Rescue, Engine 18 was able to insert a wooden dowel into pipe to stop the flow of gas.
Portland Fire & Rescue responded to a ruptured gas line at the PCC Sylvania campus after a work crew struck a pipe.
Incident reported at 12000 SW 49th Ave.
An additional vacuum evacuation tool is being requested to the scene for further clearing of debris in base of valve box, per PF&R.
Portland Fire & Rescue reports the shut-off valve has been located. However, the valve is below ground in the base of a long valve box that is filled with debris. Debris must be removed in order to gain access to the valve.
Expect a large first responder presence and potential road closures in the area.
No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
NW Natural is on scene assisting in shutting the gas flow off in the damaged line.
The building in question is scheduled for demolition and already has openings in the walls which has gas flowing to atmosphere and not trapped in a structure.
According to an update from Portland Fire & Rescue, Engine 18 was able to insert a wooden dowel into pipe to stop the flow of gas.
Portland Fire & Rescue responded to a ruptured gas line at the PCC Sylvania campus after a work crew struck a pipe.
Incident reported at 12000 SW 49th Ave.
An additional vacuum evacuation tool is being requested to the scene for further clearing of debris in base of valve box, per PF&R.
Portland Fire & Rescue reports the shut-off valve has been located. However, the valve is below ground in the base of a long valve box that is filled with debris. Debris must be removed in order to gain access to the valve.
Expect a large first responder presence and potential road closures in the area.
No injuries or illnesses have been reported.
NW Natural is on scene assisting in shutting the gas flow off in the damaged line.
The building in question is scheduled for demolition and already has openings in the walls which has gas flowing to atmosphere and not trapped in a structure.
According to an update from Portland Fire & Rescue, Engine 18 was able to insert a wooden dowel into pipe to stop the flow of gas.
Portland Fire & Rescue responded to a ruptured gas line at the PCC Sylvania campus after a work crew struck a pipe.
Incident reported at 12000 SW 49th Ave.
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