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Ontario’s hazmat team called to state of emergency in Wheatley

Chatham-Kent firefighters rotate shifts during state of emergency in Wheatley. (Courtesy: Chatham-Kent Fire) Chatham-Kent firefighters rotate shifts during state of emergency in Wheatley. (Courtesy: Chatham-Kent Fire)
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Wheatley, Ont. -

Ontario’s hazmat team is on scene surveying conditions following a gas leak on Erie. St. N. in Wheatley.

“We are working with our local and provincial partners to try and keep disruption to a minimum but continuing to keep community safety as our highest priority,” says Chatham-Kent fire chief, Chris Case Friday.

Meantime, firefighters from stations across Chatham-Kent are rotating shifts.

A state of emergency was declared Thursday morning and several homes were been evacuated.

The public is reminded to avoid the area.

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