Gas main break forces evacuation of New Canaan YMCA

The incident prompted the contractor to pull the fire alarm, which led to a safe evacuation. No injuries were reported.

News 12 Staff

Feb 26, 2025, 12:09 PM

Updated 133 days ago

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The New Canaan YMCA was evacuated and closed for the day Tuesday after a contractor damaged a gas main during utility work, fire officials said.
The incident prompted the contractor to pull the fire alarm, which led to a safe evacuation. No injuries were reported.
Firefighters stressed the importance of heeding fire alarms, urging the public not to ignore them.