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26/07/2017
Residents Evacuated In L'Derry After Gas Leak
A number of residents in L'Derry had to be evacuated from their homes after a gas leak was caused by an arson attack on a car.
The leak was found in Dove Gardens in the Bogside area.
Fire crews attended the scene and put out the car fire which then spread to a mid terrace house shortly after 5am on Tuesday, 25 July.
A man, who was attempting to move the car, was treated for burns.
The Fire Service was called to the scene again shortly after 10am following reports of the smell of gas.
The fire is believed to have weakened pipes in the area.
Police have launched an investigation and are treating the incident as arson.
(CD/LM)
The leak was found in Dove Gardens in the Bogside area.
Fire crews attended the scene and put out the car fire which then spread to a mid terrace house shortly after 5am on Tuesday, 25 July.
A man, who was attempting to move the car, was treated for burns.
The Fire Service was called to the scene again shortly after 10am following reports of the smell of gas.
The fire is believed to have weakened pipes in the area.
Police have launched an investigation and are treating the incident as arson.
(CD/LM)
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