Emergency services
Gas leak on Graham Street under control
Jan 17 2024
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Sentinel-Times

A GAS leak on Graham Street in Wonthaggi around 12.30pm today (January 17) has been isolated and is under control by Wonthaggi CFA & Hazmat.

It is understood the gas leak was due to an aged and rusted meter. 

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