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Last updated on Wednesday, April 15, 2015
(WESTFIELD) - Westfield’s fire department reports a release of the odorant used in natural gas near State Road 32 and Little Chicago Road.
WTHR reports that the distinctive chemical smell was reported in an area over 20 square miles, prompting dozens of calls to 911 in Carmel and Westfield.
Westfield FD reports that Vectren is aware of the issue and is in the process of neutralizing the odorant. They posted to Twitter that it will take a while for the odor to dissipate.
Carmel FD says the chemical added to natural gas to make it smell spilled. There is no danger. The chemical is harmless but is causing concern across southern Hamilton County.
The City of Westfield issued this statement:
An odorant used in gas lines has leaked near SR 32 and Little Chicago Road and is currently being carried throughout Westfield and parts of Carmel by the wind. This is not a gas leak. Vectren is working diligently to neutralize the situation.
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