Crime & Safety

County Police HQ Evacuated After Gas Leak

Garden City firefighters and Nassau County Hazardous Materials units conducted a controlled burn-off after a propane tank was found leaking.

Story and photos by Lou Minutoli

Garden City firefighters and Nassau County Hazardous Materials units responded to Nassau County Police Headquarters on Franklin Avenue and 15th Street in Garden City just after noon Tuesday after a propane tank from a forklift was found to be leaking.

A controlled burn-off was conducted in the rear of the building while occupants of the building were evacuated to the street.

No injuries were reported.

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