By: Richard L. Smith
Firefighters responded to a reported natural gas leak Monday night in Berkeley Heights, Union County, after elevated gas readings were detected near a residential area.
According to preliminary emergency reports, crews were dispatched to the intersection of Snyder Avenue and Harding Drive on October 12 following complaints of a gas odor.
Upon investigating, firefighters discovered that a gas shutoff connection near the street was leaking, with monitoring equipment registering a reading of approximately 4,200 parts per million (PPM).
By approximately 9:44 p.m., the gas utility company had arrived at the scene to assist firefighters in addressing the leak.
Authorities had not immediately reported any injuries or evacuations.
The cause of the leak and whether repairs have been completed remain unclear.