Plumber locates gas leak at neighboring home after deadly explosion in Crescent Township

CRESCENT TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Less than a day after a deadly home explosion in Crescent Township, a plumber located a gas leak at a neighbor’s home. 

Mary Zawoysky told Channel 11 that Columbia Gas turned off her service on Tuesday night.

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“I asked Columbia Gas to come check the house. I was afraid they just put this line in and I wasn’t sure whether the blast was related,” Zawoysky said.

Mary told Channel 11 she’s had leaks before, several that caused her yard to bubble. She’s always called the gas company and it was quickly and safely repaired. Tuesday’s explosion has caused new fears, while they’re all mourning the loss of their beloved neighbors.

“Oh my gosh this is a tight community on Riverview Road. We are all close, this is all really sad,” Zawoysky said.

Guy McDonald from Gerard Plumbing found and fixed the leak in Mary’s home.

“It was quite an explosion, quite an impact,” Guy said. “Blew out the windows, probably put a lot of pressure on the house. Did that cause the gas leak? I don’t know. I guess it’s possible, but the important thing is they found it... we found it. We are going to fix it, make sure everything is okay. She is going to be safe.”

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