Homes Evacuated From Major Propane Leak in Melville

Several homes were evacuated after a major propane leak occurred in Melville on Friday, fire officials say.

According to officials, Melville firefighters arrived to Landaulette Court to discover that a construction crew hit the relief valve on a 550-gallon underground propane tank, causing a gas leak at 11:45 a.m.

About 15 people and several pets were evacuated from six nearby homes due to the leak.

The Hicksville Fire Department Hazardous Materials Team responded to the scene, plugging the leak and safely securing the tank.

It took responding units about 45 minutes to bring the incident under control. Residents were soon allowed back into their homes.

No injuries were reported.

The Melville Fire Department responded to the scene with three trucks, two ambulances and fire police. Units were under the direction of Chief Jason Bernfeld, supported by Assistant Chiefs Chris Nolan and David Kaplan. The Huntington Manor Fire Department assisted with an engine, the Plainview Fire Department provided standby coverage for Melville and Suffolk Police Emergency Services was on the scene.

Images via Melville Fire Department; Fire department public information officer Steve Silverman provided details of this incident in a press release