Search for Wheatley gas leak continues
On-scene monitoring continued in Wheatley after a explosion Thursday that injuried 20 people.
The Ontario Fire Marshall’s Office and municipal staff confirm technical experts to are analyzing current ongoing risks.
"Our primary consideration has been and continues to be public safety," says Chatham-Kent Chief Administrative Officer, Don Shropshire. "We recognize that this situation is difficult for residents and businesses in Wheatley and we will make whatever accommodation we can make but only if we can do so in a safe manner. At this point the situation remains unstable."
Shropshire says municipal officials met with representatives of the Ministry of the Solicitor General and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry Saturday to convey the urgency of finding the source of the hydrogen sulphide leak believed to be the cause of an explosion In Wheatley's downtown core Thursday.
"I am certain provincial officials are fully aware of the issue and the consequences of inaction." Shropshire said. "The province is committed to bringing in technical experts to assess how they can enter the evacuated zone with the aim of finding the source of the leak, stopping it and beginning the cleanup."
Thursday marked the third time in the last three months that residents have had to evacuate due to the presence of the gas. An evacuation was underway Thursday when the explosion occurred.
Twenty people received medical aid and one Chatham-Kent employee remains in hospital as the result of a blast that leveled a building at 15 Erie Street North and severely damaged numerous others in the Erie/Talbot Street intersection.
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