Multiple Businesses Evacuated After "High-Pressure" Gas Leak In Baltimore County

The Baltimore County Fire Department was on scene of a "high-pressure" gas main break around 12:48 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30, the department said on Twitter.

The leak was said to be close to Giant Food store in the Cherry Valley Plaza Shopping Center
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David Cifarelli

03/30/2022 1:24 p.m.

The leak was at the intersection of Nicodemus Road and Reisterstown Road in Reistertown near the Giant Food store, WBAL reports. Nearby businesses were being evacuated as a result.

The Baltimore County Emergency Management office said Reisterstown Road between Hammershire Road and High Falcon Road was closed as of 2 p.m. It is unclear when the road will reopen.

Baltimore County Fire said the leak had been capped around 2:47 p.m. Crews were still on scene conducting repairs.

This is a developing story so check back for updates.

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