Water Crew Strikes Gas Line, Sparks Hazmat Response

March 11, 2026 | Chicago, IL

First responders rushed to a Level I hazardous materials incident after a water department crew accidentally hit a 3/4-inch gas line. The mishap happened on March 11 around 11:24 a.m., with Battalion Chief 18 leading the on-site response to the damaged line that set off the hazmat alert. Emergency personnel are securing the area and addressing risks from the resulting gas leak.

BC 18 On Scene of a Level I Hazmat for a 3/4 gas line struck by water Department

No injuries were reported, and officials are probing how the strike occurred.

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