‘Major’ gas leak could leave residents, restaurants without heat for days
A major gas line leak was reported this afternoon in the area of Fennville and Clyde Township, according to a release issued by Saugatuck Township.
According to a social media post from city officials in Fennville, approximately 5,200 customers of Michigan Gas Utilities in Saugatuck, Douglas, Saugatuck Township, Ganges Township, Clyde Township and Fennville are without natural gas.
MGU, in a recent update, said gas is no longer being fed into the damaged pipeline.
“MGU is working closely with the transmission pipeline operator to ensure service is restored as quickly and safely as possible,” the company wrote. “Due to the type of damage, service may not be fully restored for several days.”
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There are no longer any roads closed due to the leak, and any residents that were evacuated are able to return to their homes.
Allegan County Emergency Management is working to establish warming stations for impacted residents.
Various businesses posted they’re closed without gas. The Sentinel is working on a list of eateries that remain open and serving customers.
Lows in 30s, highs in 40s until Sunday
The temperature was 32 degrees, the weather wet and snowy, when Michigan Gas Utilities confirmed 5,200 households in Saugatuck, Douglas, Saugatuck Township, Ganges Township, Clyde Township and Fennville would likely be without natural gas for multiple days.
Warmer weather is coming, but it will be a difficult stretch for residents in the tri-communities area. According to The Weather Channel, the forecast has lows of 32, 32 and 39 degrees Thursday, Friday and Saturday, respectively. Corresponding highs were forecast at 46, 46 and 49 degrees.
Allegan County Emergency Management is working to establish warming stations for impacted residents.
This article originally appeared on The Holland Sentinel: Thousands without gas in Saugatuck, Douglas, Fennville