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22 July, 2026
Gas leak results in evacuation
COBDEN’S Smith Street saw residents evacuated on Monday following a gas leak.
Country Fire Authority (CFA) units from Cobden, Bostocks Creek and Camperdown attended the scene, as well as a gas company.
A CFA spokesperson said six units from the brigades responded at around 8.31am to Smith Street.
“Upon arrival, crews discovered a significant gas leak after workers accidentally drilled through a gas pipe,” the spokesperson said.
“A safety perimeter was established, with nearby homes evacuated as a precaution.
“An advice community information message was issued for the local area.
“Crews used a monitor to help disperse gas vapours and removed potential ignition sources from the area.
“The incident was deemed under control at 10.05am and declared safe at 10.31am.”
WorkSafe was notified of the incident.
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