‘Major’ gas leak could leave residents, restaurants without heat for days
A major gas line leak was reported this afternoon in the area of Fennville and Clyde Township, according to a release issued by Saugatuck Township.
According to a social media post from city officials in Fennville, approximately 5,200 customers of Michigan Gas Utilities in Saugatuck, Douglas, Saugatuck Township, Ganges Township, Clyde Township and Fennville are without natural gas.
MGU, in a recent update, said gas is no longer being fed into the damaged pipeline.
“MGU is working closely with the transmission pipeline operator to ensure service is restored as quickly and safely as possible,” the company wrote. “Due to the type of damage, service may not be fully restored for several days.”
There are no longer any roads closed due to the leak, and any residents that were evacuated are able to return to their homes.
Allegan County Emergency Management is working to establish warming stations for impacted residents.
Various businesses posted they’re closed without gas. The Sentinel is working on a list of eateries that remain open and serving customers.
This article originally appeared on The Holland Sentinel: Thousands without gas in Saugatuck, Douglas, Fennville
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