Update: FortisBC says customer’s equipment was cause of gas issue Monday, not related to its gas system

CHILLIWACK – A reported gas leak at a building on Wellington Avenue has resulted in an evacuation of two city blocks of downtown Chilliwack Monday morning.

Chilliwack firefighters were called to a reported gas leak from a business in the 45900 block of Wellington Avenue Monday morning at approximately 9 a.m.

Multiple fire engines attended the area to block off Young Road and Victoria Avenue, as well as Main/Wellington and Mill Street between Wellington and Victoria.

Chilliwack firefighters radioed dispatch to say FortisBC had brought in additional resources.

Fire crews asked BC Hydro to attend to shut off power to the affected area.

As of 9:50 a.m., fire crews and yellow tape have blocked access to the downtown core.

A reported gas leak in downtown Chilliwack. (Image Credit: Mike Vanden Bosch.)

A firefighter on scene said crews are working to remediate the reported gas leak.

Fraser Valley Today has reached out to Chilliwack Fire Chief Andrew Brown and Assistant Fire Chiefs Chris Wilson and Krista Minar for more information on the incident.

FortisBC spokesperson Gary Toft has confirmed in an email to Fraser Valley Today that FortisBC crews are investigating the source of the odour.

“We would like to remind everyone that if you smell rotten eggs or hear the sound of escaping gas, stop what you’re doing, go outside and dial 9-1-1 or call FortisBC’s 24-hour emergency line,” said Toft, a senior advisor in corporate communications for FortisBC.

More information on gas safety is available at fortisbc.com/safety.

by Mike Vanden Bosch

Update: FortisBC says customer’s equipment was cause of gas issue Monday, not related to its gas system

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