“Gas Leak” Investigated In Washington County

Residents in parts of Washington County could smell a gas-like odor after a chemical was accidentally released on Friday According to the Cecil Township Fire Department, crews were called to Reissing Road for two reports of a gas odor but found no leak or hazard. Washington County 911 advised that a contractor was transferring mercaptan — the odorant added to natural gas — when a hose failed and released it into the air, There is no danger to the public, the department says, but anyone with symptoms or concerns is told to call 911.