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Hazmat Team Secures Propane Leak at Village Center Restaurant
May 22, 2026 | FLORIDA
1RN News Team,

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Martin, FL - Martin County Fire Rescue units responded to reports of a gas odor inside the Martin Downs Village Center plaza. Callers reported a strong smell coming from a nearby business.
Hazardous materials crews secured the scene by shutting off gas to the affected buildings, followed by evacuation and ventilation operations.
The source was identified as a propane leak inside a restaurant, and crews quickly mitigated the hazard. No injuries were reported, and no one required transport.