
(FILE)
WINNIPEG — A gas leak early Wednesday prompted the evacuation of several homes in a Crestview neighbourhood.
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service was called to a single-family bungalow on Bellavista Crescent just after 5:30 a.m.
Crews arrived to find a significant gas leak and quickly established a safe perimeter around the residence.
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Several neighbouring homes were temporarily evacuated as a precaution.
Manitoba Hydro crimped the gas line and residents were able to return to their homes.
No injuries were reported.