Most residents can return home after gas leak in Den Helder

Most residents evacuated after a gas leak in a residential block in Den Helder were able to sleep at home on Thursday night, the regional safety authority said. Firefighters were still ventilating nine homes, whose residents had to stay elsewhere, including in a hotel. [1]

The fire service was alerted to the smell of gas in Zuiderzeestraat at about 5pm. A total of 38 homes were evacuated. The gas supply has since been shut off, and crews are using a specialist fan to clear gas from the properties. [1]

The leak in the pipe had not been located. Network operator Liander was due to continue investigating on Friday. [1]

Several people were checked by ambulance staff and two were taken to hospital. Their condition was not known, the report said. [1]