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Firefighters Contain Major Propane Leak
2 Aug
Summary
- Propane leak occurred Friday afternoon near Belleview.
- A 1,000-gallon tank had an active leak of 670 gallons.
- No injuries were reported among civilians or firefighters.
On Friday afternoon, Marion County Fire Rescue units were dispatched to a reported propane leak in Belleview. The incident, located in the 4000 block of Southeast 110th Street, involved a substantial 1,000-gallon propane tank.
Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed an active leak emanating from the top of the tank, which held about 670 gallons of propane. They immediately established a safe operating perimeter and began monitoring for potential hazards.
Working in conjunction with a gas technician from the propane company, emergency responders were able to safely bring the leak under control. Marion County Fire Rescue confirmed that there were no injuries sustained by civilians or any of the responding firefighters.
