Firefighters Respond To Possible Natural Gas Leak In Bratt

April 5, 2018

Firefighters responded to a possible gas leak from a natural gas valve station near Bratt.

A passerby reported the smell of gas on North Highway 99 near Amerson Drive about 9 p.m. Wednesday. The Walnut Hill Station of Escambia Fire Rescue responded and found a strong smell of gas coming from the high pressure Pensacola Energy pipeline located in the yard of a residence about 150 feet off the roadway.

It was not immediately clear if there was an actual minor gas leak or a leak of the mercaptan — the harmeless chemical added to natural gas that gives off a strong “rotten egg” odor. It was known that if any natural gas was leaking, it was not a high enough level to be extremely dangerous.

Pensacola Energy responded to evaluate the pipeline.

There were no evacuations ordered.

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2 Responses to “Firefighters Respond To Possible Natural Gas Leak In Bratt”

  1. james amerson on April 5th, 2018 8:25 am

    THANKS to the person that reported possible natural gas leak… many THANKS to Walnut Hill Firefighters for a quick response….my house is located almost within spitting distance to the gas line..( depends of brand of tobacco.) maybe a few steps further.

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  2. Citizen on April 5th, 2018 2:12 am

    Pensacola Energy in the Century Franchise? How did that happen?

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