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Authorities Probe Washington Heights Gas Leak as 70 Residents Remain Evacuated

Crews from Con Edison joined FDNY teams in narrowing down the leak’s origin to restore gas service for residents.

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Overview

  • A natural gas detector at 1989 Amsterdam Avenue sounded at about 10:30 a.m. Monday, prompting Con Edison to dispatch crews.
  • The FDNY confirmed elevated gas readings at 10:36 a.m. and ordered evacuations of three neighboring buildings.
  • Approximately 70 residents were moved out of 1985, 1989 and 1993 Amsterdam Avenue with no injuries reported.
  • Gas service to the block was shut off and portions of Amsterdam Avenue were closed while crews excavated the sidewalk to trace the leak.
  • Officials say a possible construction-related strike on an underground line is under investigation as the leak’s source.