Chatham-Kent Fire & Emergency crews continue to monitor the situation on Erie St. N in Wheatley.
Municipal officials said on Friday that firefighters from stations across Chatham-Kent are rotating shifts at the site of gas leak that started Wednesday afternoon.
“The provincial hazmat team is currently on scene continuing to survey the conditions,” stated Fire Chief Chris Case, in a media release.
“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.”
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CK crews are still on scene joined by the provincial hazmat team who continue to survey the conditions. pic.twitter.com/hXu8ccBe6k
— Chatham-Kent Fire (@ckfiredept) June 4, 2021
A state of emergency was declared on Thursday morning.
Officials continue collaborate to find a solution.
Municipal officials say they would like to thank the tremendous understanding from the residents and business affected.
The public is reminded to avoid the area, Municipal officials added.
Municipality of Chatham-Kent is set to meet for a special closed session meeting on Monday, June 7, 2021 in regards to the situation in Wheatley.
The agenda can be read, here.
