Utility crews start restoring gas service to nearby homes following Centreville house explosion
Utility crews have started restoring gas service to dozens of homes in Fairfax County, Virginia, nearly a week after a house explosion on Quail Pond Court in Centreville on Feb. 15.
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue said clearance has been granted to restore gas service to 41 additional homes in the neighborhood. Most of nearby homes had their gas service cut after the blast, which left two people with minor injuries and displaced residents from 40 to 50 homes.
Washington Gas said technicians are moving ahead. “Our technicians are preparing to begin this work and will proceed immediately,” the utility said in a Saturday news release. “Each home will be restored following our established safety protocols, and our teams will be onsite to guide residents through the process and answer any questions.”
Washington Gas said it is also providing HVAC services if needed will cover the cost of restoring appliances for affected residents.
About 30 families remained displaced as of Saturday.
Once gas service is restored, each home will undergo a comprehensive atmospheric monitoring assessment to ensure there are no hazardous gas readings and to confirm the structure is safe to occupy.