Gas Line Rupture Causes Evacuation Of Numerous Businesses, Homes In Fairfield County

Numerous businesses and homes in Fairfield County are being evacuated after a gas pipeline rupture in the area.

Numerous businesses and homes are being evacuated due to a gas pipeline rupture in Bridgeport.
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06/17/2021 1:25 p.m.

According to the Bridgeport Police, the Bridgeport Fire Department responded to the 2900 block of Fairfield Avenue after a gas pipeline rupture.

The latest update from the fire department was that all buildings in the block were being evacuated as a precaution as gas company officials work to fix the break.

No reported injuries at this time.

This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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