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Why evacuate 4,700 people?
Evacuating 4,700 people from City buildings for a gas leak is a significant undertaking, highlighting the potential danger of a major rupture. Gas is highly flammable and can be explosive in concentrated amounts. Emergency services prioritise public safety, and large-scale evacuations are a last resort to prevent injury or worse.
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