Engineers working to restore gas to 4,600 homes
Summary
Engineers are working to reconnect gas service to about 4,600 homes in Devon, UK, after a major gas outage caused by damage to a main pipe. The outage, which began on Saturday, requires engineers to visit each affected home twice to safely restore gas. The affected areas include Kingsbridge, Malborough, and Salcombe, with efforts prioritizing vulnerable customers.Key Facts
- A damaged mains pipe caused a gas outage for 4,600 homes in south Devon, UK.
- Wales and West Utilities (WWU) is handling the restoration effort.
- Over 100 engineers are visiting each affected property twice to safely turn the gas supply on and off.
- The gas outage began on Saturday amid freezing temperatures.
- Malborough is the first area where supplies are being restored, followed by Kingsbridge and Salcombe.
- Vulnerable customers are being prioritized for gas restoration.
- Five schools may remain closed due to no heating, including Kingsbridge Primary School.
- A local restaurant, Pizza Planet, closed because it relies on gas for cooking.
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