A large underground gas line is leaking in Ottawa's Hunt Club Thursday afternoon, forcing some residents to evacuate their homes and leaving thousands without power. At about 2:30 p.m., firefighters confirmed a natural gas leak at the intersection of Uplands Drive and Paul Anka Drive, Ottawa Fire Services (OFS) said in a news release. The gas leak at Uplands and Paul Anka involves a large diameter underground gas line.

Firefighters are going door to door to ensure residents have windows closed and verifying the air quality inside the buildings. Residents are asked to keep their doors and windows closed, and to follow orders from first responders.

Source: CBC News May 20, 2021 21:37 UTC