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Construction Crew Breaks Brooklyn Gas Line, Prompts Evacuations: FDNY

A gas main break in Red Hook is under control after firefighters cleared three buildings Wednesday morning as a precaution, officials said.

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A gas main break along this Red Hook block prompted FDNY firefighters to evacuate three buildings, officials said.
A gas main break along this Red Hook block prompted FDNY firefighters to evacuate three buildings, officials said. (Google Maps)

NEW YORK CITY — Three Red Hook buildings were evacuated after construction crews struck a high-pressure gas line, FDNY officials said.

The gas main break occurred about 7:30 a.m. near Beard and Richards streets, authorities said.

FDNY crews responded and evacuated 110 Beard St., 59 Van Dyke St. and 270 Richards St. out of precaution, officials said.

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No one was injured in the incident, officials said.

The situation was deemed under control by 9:30 a.m.

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A National Grid spokesperson told Patch that a third-party contractor not working for the utility had damaged underground infrastructure in front of 270 Richards St.

Crews are making repairs, the spokesperson said, noting customers' service wasn't impacted.

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