MCFRS

Several Homes Evacuated Following Gas Leak Late Thursday Morning

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to 12600 Orchard Brook Terrace, off Falls Chapel Way, in Potomac for a high pressure gas leak late Thursday morning.

According to MCFRS Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer, some local homes being evacuated due to the leak. In an update, Piringer stated the Orchard Brook Ter. is cordoned off and several homes evacuated after a work crew struck a gas line in the street.

The gas company is on the scene now and there is no fire and no reported injuries. Photo by MCFRS.