Firefighters respond to a gas leak and fire in Essex, April 20, 2016. (Photo courtesy of Essex Fire and Rescue via Twitter)Firefighters respond to a gas leak and fire in Essex, April 20, 2016. (Photo courtesy of Essex Fire and Rescue via Twitter)
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Gas Leak Fire Sends One To Hospital

One person has been taken to hospital after a gas leak caused a fire in the Town of Essex.

Essex Fire and Rescue reported on Wednesday around 6:30pm, that fire crews from two stations responded to the fire and gas leak at a house on Thomas St. near Bell Ave.

Fire officials say one person has been taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Damage is estimated at around $15,000.

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