Gas Leak in SE Leesburg | News

The following information was sent to us by Firefighter/EMT Laura Rinehart:

Gas leak initially reported from a six inch main, now confirmed the leak originated from a two inch gas line.

At approximately 7:45am, Wednesday February 22, 2012 Fire and Rescue units from Leesburg, Lansdowne and Ashburn were dispatched for an inside gas leak at 510 Principal Drummond Way in Leesburg.  Units arrived on scene to find a leak coming from a damaged two inch gas main.  Washington Gas was immediately notified and Bellwood Commons Shopping Center was evacuated as a precaution.

           Washington Gas is currently on the scene and in the process of securing the leak.  Fire and Rescue crews remain on standby and Loudoun County’s Hazardous Materials Team has set up remote monitoring devices throughout the area.