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JOHNSON COUNTY - Flood waters from a nearby creek dislodged a propane tank along Morse Road northeast of Iowa City on Tuesday, causing a propane gas leak that briefly forced area residents from their homes.
According to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office, the gas leak was reported at 12:59 p.m. in the area of 5111 Morse Rd. NE in Iowa City, where Rapid Creek had flowed out of its banks and flooded the area. The flooding caused a propane tank to float away from its base, pulling away the gas line. Residents in the immediate area were evacuated from their homes as a precautionary measure, but were allowed to return around 3 p.m. after a propane company re-secured the tank and sealed off the leak. Solon Assistant Fire Chief Scott Wolfe said the homes in the area were checked for propane in their basements, but residents in the area may still smell small amounts of propane. Because propane is a colorless, odorless gas, the gas companies add a chemical called mercaptum. This is what gives the gas a slight smell, allowing humans to smell the gas. Propane is heavier than the air, so it will settle in low places such as basements. Anyone continuing to smell propane is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office. More Good Stuff |
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