Major Gas Leak and Evacuation at Maplewood Estates, Franconia

Summary: A significant gas leak was reported inside a building under construction at Maplewood Estates at Peter Becker, 815 Maplewood Drive, Franconia, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Emergency services, including multiple fire and EMS units, responded to the scene. The incident involved a ruptured 20-inch gas main with free-flowing gas, leading to the evacuation of the entire first floor and ongoing evacuation of the second floor. HVAC and heating systems were shut down to control the hazard. Multiple units coordinated on fireground channels, and LEL (Lower Explosive Limit) readings of 5% were detected inside the building. The response included updates, progress checks, and coordination for further evacuation and risk mitigation.