Gas line ruptured at construction site near Victoria’s Beacon Hill Park

Gas line ruptured at construction site near Victoria's Beacon Hill Park
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Crews from Fortis BC work on a gas line rupture near Beacon Hill Park Friday morning in Victoria.

Crews from Fortis BC work on a gas line rupture near Beacon Hill Park Friday morning in Victoria.

Two buildings had to be evacuated after a gas line was ruptured by a construction crew Friday morning in Victoria.

Campbell Construction was working on a condo development on Heywood Avenue near Beacon Hill Park when a one inch gas line was hit shortly after 9 a.m.

Victoria fire Capt. Ian Thom said a strong smell of gas filled the air but a breeze was helping to dissipate the gas quickly.

Fortis announced they had the situation under control and were making repairs around 10:30 a.m.

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