Horizontal drilling machine ruptures gas line in NE Portland [Video]

PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – A horizontal drilling machine ruptured a natural gas pipe near Northeast 138 and Airport Way on Monday.

Portland Fire & Rescue responded to the scene to check the area and evacuated buildings for safety. An investigation is underway to figure out the severity of the rupture.

All nearby buildings were evacuated as a precaution, but no gas readings were picked up inside.

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NW Natural responded to assist. Crews began hand digging to find the suspected leak in hopes of eliminating the gas leak.

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