ACT Fire & Rescue currently on scene at Gundaroo Drive, Gungahlin at a gas leak.
The gas line rupture caused by workmen in the area.
No evacuations. Nearby residents have been advised whilst gas contractors work to repair the 160mm gas line rupture.
Crews are expected to remain on scene for the next hour.
10:54 AM
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Due to changeable wind conditions, two nearby houses have been evacuated as precaution.
Crews are continuing to repair the gas line and anticipate to have it completed within the hour.
12:03 PM
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ACT Fire & Rescue crews are remaining on scene.
Gas contractors are continuing to repair the gas line.
Repairs will continue for some time.
1:00 PM
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ACT Fire & Rescue are remaining on scene.
Gas contractors are continuing to dig into the earth to clamp the gas line.
Gas has not been isolated at this stage.
A third home has been evacuated as a precaution.
2:01 PM
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Gas has been isolated.
Gas contractors have clamped the gas line.
ACT Fire & Rescue will depart the scene shortly.
3:21 PM
[Courtesy ESA]