Gas Leaks Concern Frisco Neighbors, Again

Some Frisco neighbors are fuming over recent gas leaks.

The area had six gas leaks earlier this year.

Now, there have been two reported since Thursday in the Preston Vineyards neighborhood.

The first happened in the 11600 block of Chaucer Drive at 3:46 p.m. on Thursday.

The second happened Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. in the 11000 block of Chanay Drive.

In both instances, contractors were installing fiber optic cables for AT&T when the lines were struck.

Two homes in Preston Vineyards had to be evacuated in February because of a gas leak.

A series of leaks in February and March prompted Frisco city officials to take action.

Public Works Director Gary Hartwell says the permit process is more strict. but mistakes can still happen.

"There are two or three reasons why they can be hit. Number one is they can be simply a contractor error or the other franchise utilities might mis-locate their lines,” Hartwell said.
 

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