2019-03-04 @ 4:22pm–#Westport CT– An underground propane tank was covered in ice.  The homeowner attempted to chip the ice away and called the fire department when he heard a hissing sound.  Radio reports say he hit the gas line.  Firefighters are unable to turn the propane off due to the ice and will let it vent out.

 

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Noticias de Westport: Tanque de propano se rompio
2019-03-04 @ 4:22pm – #Westport CT – Un tanque de propano subterráneo estaba cubierto de hielo. El dueño de la casa intentó a quitar el hielo y llamó al Departamento de bomberos cuando oyó un sonido de aire escapandose. Los informes de radio dicen que golpeó la línea de gas. Los bomberos no pueden apagar el propano por al hielo y lo dejaron ventilar.

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