February 16, 2015
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This picture posted on Twitter by NBC 10 shows windows blown out following an overnight gas main break at a Chestnut Hill apartment complex Monday.
Police and fire crews responded to a natural gas explosion at a Chestnut Hill apartment complex at around 3 a.m. Monday.
CBS Philly and NBC 10 were reporting from the scene of the incident on Benezet Street, which is said to have displaced at least ten apartment residents and caused damage to the building, including ruptured windows.
#CBS3Breaking: first pic from natural gas explosion at apartment in Chestnut Hill. No injuries but many displaced. pic.twitter.com/Vu0l7CJCSN
— Steve Lindsay CBS (@SteveLindsayCBS) February 16, 2015
10 displaced following natural gas explosion in Chestnut Hill. Gathering new info. #nbc10 pic.twitter.com/CgxtBxHFJQ
— Matt DeLucia (@MattDeLucia) February 16, 2015
PGW was at the scene working on the ruptured gas main. No one was hurt, Steve Lindsey of CBS Philly reported on Twitter.
Some apartment occupants were able to return to their homes at around 4:30 a.m. while others were forced to find temporary housing until the situation is resolved.
#BREAKING: In all, 10 people were evacuated. Some have been allowed back inside. Others already have a place to spend the night. #CBS3
— Jan Carabeo (@JanCarabeoCBS3) February 16, 2015
This is a developing story. Check back for details.
