Stores Evacuated At Germantown Shopping Center Due To Ruptured Gas Line (Developing)

Some businesses were evacuated on Friday morning in Montgomery County when gas leak was reported outside an area shopping center.

The businesses were temporarily evacuated in Montgomery County.
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Zak Failla

11/15/2024 12:21 p.m.

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue crews were called before 11 a.m. on Nov. 15 to the 19700 block of Frederick Road in Germantown, when a two-inch gas line ruptured.

First responders evacuated some businesses in the area and monitored the structures while Washington Gas responded to shut off the gas and make repairs.

No injuries were reported as of noon on Friday.

This is a developing story.

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