Bates County News

Monday, September 16, 2024

At 1:38 p.m. Rich Hill Fire was dispatched to the 100 block of west maple for a possible natural gas leak.

301 arrived on scene at 1:40 p.m. and advised dispatch that it was a for sure natural gas leak. And that there was a brush pile on fire approximately 25 feet from the gas leak. 301 requested additional firefighters. After getting the fire out firefighters worked to stop the leak. Firefighters were able to slow the leak down drastically until Liberty Utilities arrived on scene.
At 2:46 p.m. all hazards were mitigated and all units were back in service.
301, 304, 306 and 312 responded.


CLOSURE scheduled for bridge repair work on NB I-49 and Route C/J, April 28-May 12

  Closure of Route C/J over I-49, NB I-49 traffic will be routed over NB I-49 ramps April 28-May 5. CASS COUNTY – Crews will make the follow...