Merrimack Fire Rescue Responds to Gas Leak Incident
Photo by Merrimack Fire RescueFirefighters from Merrimack Fire Rescue assess the scene and monitor the gas leak for safety.
Photo by Merrimack Fire RescueVisible vapor escapes from the damaged underground tank struck by construction equipment.
Photo by Merrimack Fire RescueClose-up of the 500-gallon propane tank system where the leak occurred.
Photo by Merrimack Fire RescueUtility workers make final safety checks and repairs after the leak was contained
On October 29, 2025, C Shift from Merrimack Fire Rescue was dispatched to Captain Bannon Circle for a reported gas leak. Upon arrival, crews discovered that a 500-gallon underground propane tank had been accidentally struck by construction equipment.
As a safety precaution, nearby homes were evacuated while firefighters worked to isolate the leak and awaited the gas company’s response to complete repairs. Merrimack Fire Rescue crews remained on scene to ensure the area remained safe throughout the incident.
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