Friday, June 13, 2025
HomeNewsNatural gas leak closes Bloor Street West

Natural gas leak closes Bloor Street West

Tuesday evening rush hour disrupted, residents evacuated after vehicle hit gas meter

Published on

A Toronto Fire investigation into a natural gas leak closed part of Bloor Street West during Tuesday evening’s rush hour.

Toronto Fire responded to an incident about 5 p.m. and units placed caution tape around the area next to Home Hardware at the corner of Howland Avenue.

Police confirmed a vehicle struck a gas meter at the rear of a building near Bloor and Brunswick Avenue. The driver suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital.

Police evacuated surrounding buildings and urged the public to avoid the area. Residents were asked to refrain from using lighters, matches and other flammable devices.

Bloor was closed in both directions from Albany to Brunswick Avenue, causing traffic disruptions as many began their evening commute home from work.

According to the Enbridge Gas website, “most often natural gas leaks are detected by smell. However, a hissing sound, damaged connection or dead or dying vegetation in the area around your natural gas meter, appliances or gas lines may also be signs of a leak.”

The incident has been contained.

 

 

Learn about Centennial College's School of Communications, Media, Arts and Design

Latest articles

RBC Canadian Open fans an advantage to country’s golfers

CALEDON, Ont - Waves upon waves of Canadian fans have come through the gates...

Hughes surges to contention as RBC Open heads to final round

CALEDON, Ont. – Mackenzie Hughes wrapped up Saturday’s third round of the RBC Canadian...

Matthew Anderson soars to new heights on home soil

CALEDON, Ont. - After only his third event, Mississauga native Matthew Anderson made his...

Golf thrives as storm passes at 2025 Canadian Open

CALEDON, ONT. - Following a challenging opening round, the second day of the 2025...

More like this

New theatre project shares real-life stories of former youth from care

A script reading held May 8 at the Young People's Theatre in Toronto was part of an event for the project that celebrated the "little wins" in the lives of young people in and from care, ahead of Children and Youth in Care Day on May 14.

Toronto Public Library’s Photoshop challenge celebrates ‘Buy Canadian’ movement

The Toronto Public Library (TPL), has resurrected the spirit of those wartime posters with a modern twist: They're hosting a challenge for participants to remix historical WWI and WWII posters to reflect the current landscape in Canada.
02:00:04

Canada’s federal party leaders: What are their plans and priorities?

The nation’s political leaders are ready for an election day that will shape Canada's future