Sewer gas mistaken for LPG leak triggers early-morning evacuations near Blenheim

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An early-morning evacuation near Blenheim was triggered by a suspected LPG leak that turned out to be sewer gas, forcing an unknown number of people from their homes and workplaces. The alarm was raised around 4am at commercial premises on Sheffield St in Riverlands, prompting a large response from fire crews in Nelson, Blenheim, Seddon and Renwick due to the site's risk. Firefighters quickly stood down after determining the smell was sewer gas, not LPG. Police assisted with evacuations after being notified at 4.25am, and those affected were allowed to return just before 6am when the road reopened.


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