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Morning Notes

Published March 17, 2011 at 6:00AM | Updated March 7, 2024 at 1:53PM

Spring Cleaning For Bikes — Forecasts suggest we’re in for two very nice days to end the work week. It’s going to be warm enough that many seasonal cyclists may be thinking about dusting off their bike for a spin. Local cycling advocate Mark Blacknell has advice for getting your bike into proper riding condition after a winter in storage. [Patch]

Gas Company Urges Residents to Report Leaks — A public forum about gas leaks didn’t attract a large crowd, but it did feature officials from Washington Gas who asked residents to report leaks as soon as they smell them. [Sun Gazette]

Events

Meeting to Address Gas Leaks in Arlington

By ARLnow.com

Published March 1, 2011 at 2:01PM | Updated March 2, 2011 at 12:50PM

The county’s gas infrastructure includes older gas lines from the 1930s and 1940s that may be especially prone to failure. This winter, changes in temperatures have been especially unkind.

Most leaks are reported to be outside and underground. Generally, those are less dangerous, although larger leaks can sometimes prompt authorities to cordon off the area around the leak. Occasionally, the leak is inside a building, which is usually considered more dangerous due to the potential for the gas to build up in the structure. Inside gas leaks often require the building to be evacuated.

News

BREAKING NEWS — Gas-Fed Fire in Clarendon Neighborhood

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Published February 11, 2011 at 2:04PM | Updated February 11, 2011 at 4:29PM

Update at 3:22 p.m. — The gas has been shut off the fire is out. Residents in the area can expect to be without natural gas for some time. Earlier:

A gas-fed fire is burning near the intersection of 12th Street and North Cleveland Street in Clarendon. Washington Gas has brought in heavy equipment in an effort to shut off the gas that’s fueling the flames.

Traffic

Part of Lee Highway Shut Down Due to Gas Leak

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Published January 24, 2011 at 1:36PM

The westbound lanes of Lee Highway (Old Dominion Drive) have been shut down near North Vermont Street due to an outside gas leak.

The fire department is on the scene of the leak. No word on when the lanes will reopen.

News

Glebe Road Shut Down Due to Ruptured Gas Line

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Published December 21, 2010 at 3:15PM | Updated December 21, 2010 at 10:34PM

(Updated at 4:15 p.m.) Police are shutting down a large section of South Glebe Road near I-395 due to a ruptured gas line.

Initial reports indicate that a construction crew hit a 8-10 inch gas line. There was no fire.

News

Columbia Pike, Glebe Road Shut Down Due To Gas Leak

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Published November 13, 2010 at 1:26PM

From Arlington Alert:

“Gas leak at commercial property Columbia Pike/Glebe Road.For your safety and to allow Wash Gas to mitigate leak,please avoid area.Glebe Rd shut down both directions from 8th Rd to Columbia Pike.Columbia Pike closed S Monroe St to S Highland St.”

News

Gas Fumes Prompt Hazmat Response at DARPA Building

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Published August 5, 2010 at 10:32AM | Updated August 5, 2010 at 11:31AM

The fire department is on the scene at the headquarters of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in Virginia Square for a report of strong gas fumes in the parking garage.

Initial reports suggest two people who were in the garage are now being treated after feeling lightheaded.

News

Gas Leak at Barcroft Shopping Center

By ARLnow.com

Published July 28, 2010 at 2:51PM

Firefighters are on the scene of a gas leak at the Barcroft Shopping Center on the 4800 block of Columbia Pike, near Four Mile Run Drive.

We’re told the leak is in the rear of the Ginger Beef Chinese Food restaurant. The store is staying open for now, the manager said. A crew from Washington Gas is on the way.

News

Wakefield High School Evacuated Due to Gas Odor

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Published April 23, 2010 at 1:36PM | Updated April 23, 2010 at 3:06PM

Wakefield High School was evacuated this afternoon due to a report of a strong odor of gas coming from a science lab.

Firefighters investigated and determined the gas odor was actually coming from lawnmowers that were being used outside. The odor had wafted into the school from an open door, according to principal Doris Jackson.

News

Gas Leak Reported in Clarendon

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Published March 11, 2010 at 1:09PM

A natural gas leak has been reported in Clarendon. Firefighters have responded to the intersection of Clarendon Blvd and N Garfield Street, two blocks from the Clarendon Metro.

A Washington Gas crew is heading to the scene. Initial reports suggest a 4 inch gas line ruptured, perhaps due to construction in the area.

News

Carbon Monoxide Leak Sends Four to Hospital

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Published March 8, 2010 at 4:58PM | Updated March 8, 2010 at 9:11PM

Nobody was believed to be seriously ill, according to WUSA9. An earlier version of this story cited NBC4, which reported that three people were seriously sickened.

The leak was first reported by customers who began feeling sick in the California Nails salon.

News

Weekend News Roundup

By ARLnow.com

Published March 7, 2010 at 5:11PM | Updated March 8, 2010 at 12:56PM

Iraqi Election Voting in Ballston — The Iraqi government set up a polling center at the Hilton hotel in Ballston so Iraqis living in Washington could vote in their country’s parliamentary elections. Voting took place Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Arlington site is one of nine polling locations set up in the United States. More from the Washington Post and Fox 5.

Gas Leak Reported in South Arlington — Arlington firefighters and Washington Gas crews converged on the residential area of S. Edgewood St. and 17th St. S. on Sunday afternoon for a report of a natural gas leak. Police relocated several parked cars as gas company crews prepared to dig up part of the street.