Categories: WTVO

Rockford manufacturing building evacuated after gas leak

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Drop Forge was evacuated after Rockford firefighters found a large gas leak.

Rockford manufacturing building evacuated after gas leak 1

On Feb. 18, around 2 p.m., Rockford Fire responded to the forge located on 10th Street after reports of a gaseous odor. Crews called for help after they found a large gas main with a significant leak.

Rockford manufacturing building evacuated after gas leak 2

Rockford manufacturing building evacuated after gas leak 3

Firefighters evacuated and isolated the area while Nicor responded to the scene.

The main was eventually shut off and there was no damage reported.

Rockford manufacturing building evacuated after gas leak 4

There were no injuries because of the incident.

Firefighters find basement fire while responding to Rockford gas leak

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Firefighters responding to a reported gas leak in Rockford discovered a fire in the basement of a nearby home. According to the Blackhawk & New Milford Fire Department, firefighters and first responders from Nicor Gas were called to Plaisance Avenue around 1:30 p.m. to contain a…

April 7, 2025

In "WTVO"

Eisenhower Middle School evacuated after pepper spray incident

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Eisenhower Middle School was evacuated Thursday afternoon after a student allegedly released pepper spray inside the building. At 2:36 p.m., police and fire personnel responded to the school, located at 3525 Spring Creek Road. In a letter sent to families, "Some areas remain closed until cleaning…

October 9, 2025

In "WTVO"

Man found dead after large gas leak in Gresham home

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A man was found dead after officials say a large gas leak in a Gresham home prompted nearby evacuations and response from emergency crews late Saturday afternoon. Just after 4:30 p.m., Gresham Fire department responded to reports of a gas leak at a home in the…

May 25, 2025

In "Oregon News"

rssfeeds-admin