Event Brief
Gas Line Rupture Forces Evacuation in Suffolk
Filed: Apr 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: A gas line rupture in downtown Suffolk led to the evacuation of nearby buildings on Wednesday afternoon.
WHO: Suffolk Fire & Rescue, Suffolk Police, Suffolk Public Works
WHAT: Gas line rupture and evacuation
WHEN: Apr 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
WHERE: 300 block of West Washington St, Suffolk, VA
WHY: A construction crew struck a natural gas line.
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