| On Monday, November 25th, 2008 an Engine from the Westwood Fire Company was dispatched at 0838 to assist the Modena Fire Company for a vehicle accident with an active gas leak on South First Avenue at Gibbons Avenue in South Coatesville Borough.
Modena Assistant Chief Dowlin responded and was advised that a gas meter had been struck by a car, as well as a telephone pole causing downed wires.
Rescue 44 responded at 0844 and arrived on the scene at 0850; being instructed to park along side the roadway and check on the leak. Chief McWilliams attempted to shut off the leak, however it was ruptured below ground.
Modena Engine 37-2 arrived on the scene, and together crews evacuated the building with the leak, as well as two ajoining buildings.
Fire Police from Modena and Westwood closed South First Avenue between Modena Road and Oak Street. Traffic 44 was situated at Oak Street to divert vehicular traffic around the scene.
Crews stood by until the arrival of PECO Energy crews, who secured the leak.
Rescue 44 and Fire Police cleared the scene at 1003 when the situation was under control. |
