Gas leak forces evacuation of six-unit building in Rocky Hill

ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WFSB) — A natural gas leak prompted the evacuation of a six-unit building in Rocky Hill on Monday afternoon.

Firefighters were called to the area of Brookwood Drive at 4:20 p.m. after a report of natural gas leak in one of the apartment buildings, according to the fire department.

When crews arrived, they were told by a Connecticut Natural Gas representative to assist them with the incident at the location.

Officials said all six units in the building were evacuated and a search was conducted to determine the origin of the leak.

When the source of the leak could not be identified, Connecticut Natural Gas turned off the gas supply to the building. Doors were forced open during the search process, fire officials said.

A Connecticut Natural Gas representative took control of the building.

No injuries to residents or first responders were reported.

No further details were released.

Eyewitness News will provide more details as soon as they become available.