MAYNARD, Mass. — Maynard firefighters responded to two simultaneous gas leaks on Saturday morning, Maynard Fire Chief Anthony Stowers said.
At approximately 9 a.m., the Maynard Fire Department was notified of a gas-like smell in the area of Thompson Street behind Building 5 of Mill and Main.
The department responded to the scene and notified Eversource of an odor present, Stowers said.
Eversource representatives determined that there was gas leaking from a regulator and took measures to isolate and repair it.
While responding to this incident, the department was called to respond to another report of a gas-like smell on Chandler Street, Stowers said.
The department confirmed an odor and notified Eversource.
Eversource identified a small gas leak coming from a regulator and took measures to isolate and repair it.
Based on gas readings, utility and public safety officials do not believe that either incident posed an imminent threat to residents.
Fire officials advise residents to call 911 to report any gas emergency or odor of gas.
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