Propane Leak in South Hill Causes Road Closures

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  Central Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to a propane tank leak near 152nd St E and Meridian Ave E in South Hill“Play Around 6:39 PM this evening, crews were dispatched to reports of a propane tank leak at a business near 152nd St E and Meridian Ave E in the South Hill area.”
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  The propane tank leak occurred on July 22No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Firefighters set up an isolation zone“To ensure public safety, the Washington State Patrol closed Meridian Ave E in both directions around the 15200 block while firefighters evaluated the incident and set up an isolation zone.”
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  Firefighters conducted a controlled flare operation to safely burn off propane“Crews initiated a controlled flare operation to safely burn off propane from the leaking tank.”
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  Meridian Ave E remains closed in both directions as of 9:20 PM“As of 9:20 PM, crews remain on scene conducting the controlled flaring operation, and Meridian Ave E remains closed in both directions. Please continue to avoid the area and use alternate routes until the roadway reopens.”
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  Crews are still on sceneNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Residents should avoid the areaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Residents should use alternate routes until Meridian Ave E reopens“Please continue to avoid the area and use alternate routes until the roadway reopens.”