Fire Officials Warn Of Deck Collapses

WESTPORT Fire officials are warning people to shovel their decks after a homeowner's deck collapsed onto a propane tank Thursday, causing a leak.

No one was injured during the incident, which happened shortly before 6 p.m. on Silent Grove North.

The homeowner reported that he arrived home to the smell of gas. He looked outside and saw that the deck which had a large amount of snow on it had collapsed onto the tank, which was leaking propane gas.

Firefighters arrived and saw that the tank's gas line had been severed in the collapse. They were able to find the shut-off valve and stop the leak.

Assistant Chief Brian Meadows said the man did the right thing by calling for help.

"Homeowners are encouraged to call 911 if they smell gas," Meadows said. "Additionally homeowners are encouraged to shovel off decks to reduce the added weight from snow."

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Fire Officials Warn Of Deck Collapses