NATURAL GAS LEAK - 555 SE KANE STREET

Roseburg Fire Dept.

At 10:04 a.m. on January 28, 2022, Roseburg Fire Department personnel responded to a reported natural gas line rupture and a significant leak of natural gas at 555 SE Kane Street.  Upon arrival on scene, firefighters determined a ¾ inch natural gas line had been damaged by construction equipment. 

Firefighters coordinated evacuations and shelter in place for a four to six block radius of the above listed address as Avista / Michels Utility Services worked to cap the damaged line.  Fire department personnel also provided traffic control as traffic was routed around the area. The line was capped safely at 11:07 a.m. and occupants were allowed to return to normal business operations.

The Roseburg Fire Department would like to remind everyone to be aware of underground utilities while doing site work and home improvement projects.  Before breaking ground, call 811 or go to www.digsafelyoregon.com.