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Gas Leak Prompts Evacuations in Herongate
16 Jan
Summary
- Homes evacuated due to a gas leak in an Essex village.
- Emergency services are on the scene, managing the situation.
- Residents are advised to stay away from their properties.
A gas leak in the Essex village of Herongate led to the evacuation of several homes on Friday afternoon. Fire crews were dispatched to Brentwood Road, near Brentwood, to manage the unfolding situation. The primary concern is ensuring the safety of residents while engineers work to contain the leak.
Residents have been formally requested to stay away from their properties until Cadent engineers can successfully isolate the gas supply. This measure is in place to prevent any potential hazards associated with the leak. The local fire and rescue service is coordinating the response.
Authorities have implemented road closures and established a cordon around the affected area. The public is strongly advised to avoid the vicinity to allow emergency services to operate without obstruction. The duration of the evacuation depends on the time required to resolve the gas supply issue.
