SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB) — When some employees at Springfield shelter Friends of the Homeless smelled gas, they wasted no time evacuating. Since Friday’s blast people have understandably been on edge. “Clearly we’re concerned because of what happened further down Worthington St. and we needed to get people out right away,” Executive Director Bill Miller said.
Although it may seem like everyone has been complaining about it, Dennis Leger, Executive Aide to Springfield’s Fire Commissioner says that’s not the case. “We’ve had 4 calls in 2 days for gas, two in this area, and two in another part of the city. So it’s not out of the ordinary, I don’t think people are panicking by any means, so it seems to be consistent with what happens,” Leger said.
Luckily there was no actual gas leak. Just a blown out stove pilot light that gave off the smell.
Friends of the Homeless has an apartment building at 501 Worthington St., and 18 people lost their home again after Friday’s blast. People say they’re still on edge after today’s smell of gas. “We are a little bit on edge because of what happened down the street, because it’s really close, but, so far so good,” Denise Rivera said. “We are on edge. We have people in the building who were down the street when the explosion happened so they are petrified,” Miller added.
Those who live here are now back in the shelter, which is already full, especially during this time of year.
Friends of the Homeless will file a claim with Columbia Gas of Massachusetts for the lost building.
Chances are, after the explosion, there will probably be more gas leaks. The change in temperature changes the state of the gas which may cause people to smell gas.
oh no not another one I hope Everyone is okay and stay safe
WHAT THE HECK IS GOING ON, Springfield? Recent earthquake rupture some lines?
How many does this make now?
Oh boy, not again….
Wasn’t a earthquake that caused it Jen
hm… hope they dont poke a hole in another line
UPDATE: Crews are still investigating the cause of the smell, but people are being allowed back into the building now.
interesting
VERY GLAD EVERYONE IS BEING MORE CAUTIOUS…
finnaly cleaning up the city i see lol
Get it together columbia gas!!!!!
uh oh!
Yea they were clearing the last one and about to let everyone go back the last time and then it blew
perhaps the casinos are trying to make room in Springfield to build by elimating some buildings
Lol…! I get a laugh out of Most of you people, you tickle my funnybone…!
There’s been numerous complaints of gas odors in that area for months, Richard.
what up with springfield?!.
no months jen weeks
whats the gas smell have to do with a earthquake. we haven’t had one lately
ya it was fun getting turned out again