New Taipei Xindian suspected gas leak, fire department lowered concentration, no warning level reached
In New Taipei's Xindian District, a suspected gas pipe rupture caused an odor, but fire department's water spraying kept the concentration below warning levels, and no casualties were reported. The gas company is on site to stop the leak and investigate the cause.
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- 📰 Published: May 4, 2026 at 16:22
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(Central News Agency reporter Tsao Ya-yen, New Taipei, May 4) In Xindian District, New Taipei City, a suspected gas pipe rupture caused an odor around noon today on Boai Street. Firefighters immediately arrived and sprayed water to lower the concentration. Measurements showed that the gas concentration downwind did not reach warning levels, and there were no casualties. The gas company has arrived to stop the leak and clarify the cause of the incident.
New Taipei police and fire departments were notified around noon today that an odor was detected from a drainage ditch at the intersection of Lane 13, Boai Street and Jianguo Road in Xindian District, suspected to be a gas pipe rupture. The現場濃度偏高 concentration was high at the scene, so firefighters immediately dispatched 8 vehicles and 20 personnel to the scene to investigate. Measurements showed that the concentration downwind was approximately 31500ppm, which did not reach warning levels.
After firefighters arrived, they deployed two water lines and set up a cannon for water spraying and alert. The gas company also arrived to handle the leak and stop it. The concentration at 3 meters from the leak point was 0. Currently, engineering vehicles are excavating the pipeline to clarify the cause of the leak. No casualties were caused, and the police are also assisting in controlling the scene, prohibiting people and vehicles from approaching to ensure safety. (Editor: Lee Hen-shan) 1150504
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(Central News Agency reporter Tsao Ya-yen, New Taipei, May 4) In Xindian District, New Taipei City, a suspected gas pipe rupture caused an odor around noon today on Boai Street. Firefighters immediately arrived and sprayed water to lower the concentration. Measurements showed that the gas concentration downwind did not reach warning levels, and there were no casualties. The gas company has arrived to stop the leak and clarify the cause of the incident.
New Taipei police and fire departments were notified around noon today that an odor was detected from a drainage ditch at the intersection of Lane 13, Boai Street and Jianguo Road in Xindian District, suspected to be a gas pipe rupture. The現場濃度偏高 concentration was high at the scene, so firefighters immediately dispatched 8 vehicles and 20 personnel to the scene to investigate. Measurements showed that the concentration downwind was approximately 31500ppm, which did not reach warning levels.
After firefighters arrived, they deployed two water lines and set up a cannon for water spraying and alert. The gas company also arrived to handle the leak and stop it. The concentration at 3 meters from the leak point was 0. Currently, engineering vehicles are excavating the pipeline to clarify the cause of the leak. No casualties were caused, and the police are also assisting in controlling the scene, prohibiting people and vehicles from approaching to ensure safety. (Editor: Lee Hen-shan) 1150504
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