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Natural gas leak at Madison apartment quickly contained by firefighters

WKOW · last updated

MADISON (WKOW) — Firefighters responded to a natural gas smell at 625 E. Mifflin on Sunday night. The incident occurred when a resident reported the odor, according to the Madison Fire Department.

Firefighters from Engine 1 used an air monitor to confirm the presence of explosive gas. They identified the source as an unoccupied apartment’s stove range.

After shutting off the gas feed, Madison Gas and Electric was called to the scene. Firefighters ventilated the apartment and checked neighboring units.

Madison Gas and Electric arrived and released the Madison Fire Department from the call. No issues were found in the other apartments.

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