On November 26, 2025, at 1058 hours, the Fort Wayne Fire Department was dispatched to a gas leak in the 2700 block of Lafayette Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
FWFD Alarm Code: 702
Time of Alarm: 1058 hours
On Scene: 1102 hours
Under Control: 1347 hours
The City of Fort Wayne Water Department had been digging between the sidewalk and the road with a mini-excavator and struck a six-inch gas line. Firefighters had to shut down Lafayette Street between Pontiac and Leith Streets. Buildings in the immediate area were metered for any possible buildup of gas. NIPSCO arrived on scene and stopped the leak at 1347 hours. A portion of Lafayette Street remained closed while NIPSCO continued repairs to the gas line.
At 1610 hours, the Fort Wayne Police Department reported via email that Lafayette Street had reopened.
There were no injuries.
Assisting the Fort Wayne Fire Department: the Fort Wayne Police Department, Three Rivers Ambulance Authority, City of Fort Wayne Neighborhood Code Enforcement, Fort Wayne City Utilities, and NIPSCO.
This post is based on a Fort Wayne Fire Department incident report.
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