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Propane Tank Leak Prompts Controlled Burn
4 Jun
Summary
- Underground propane tank leaked during construction.
- Firefighters used a controlled burn-off to manage the leak.
- No injuries were reported from the propane leak incident.
Firefighters in St. Johns County responded to an underground propane tank leak discovered during ongoing construction. The incident occurred on Ponte Vedra Boulevard on Wednesday evening. The Hazardous Materials Team was activated to manage the situation safely.
A controlled burn-off was initiated as a standard procedure to release and burn the remaining propane under monitored conditions. This process reduces the danger associated with uncontrolled leaks.
Crews remained on site to ensure the safety of the area and its residents. No injuries resulted from the propane leak or the subsequent controlled burn-off operation.
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