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Natural gas leak at Kewaskum compressor station 'contained' in Sheboygan County, evacuation order lifted

TC Energy stopped the natural gas release within an hour of being notified on Christmas night, with brief evacuations ending safely
Natural gas leak at Kewaskum compressor station 'contained' in Sheboygan County, evacuation order lifted
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ADELL, Wis — TC Energy tells TMJ4 News the company has contained a natural gas leak at its Kewaskum Compressor Station in Sheboygan County near Adell, Wisconsin, according to a company statement.

The energy company said their team was notified of the leak at approximately 11:20 p.m. on Dec. 25 and immediately activated emergency response procedures. Personnel confirmed the natural gas release had been stopped at approximately 12:15 a.m. on Dec. 26.

Beechwood ANR pipeline

"Our first concern is the health and safety of the community, our workers, and the environment," the company said in a statement to TMJ4 News.

Local officials evacuated a small number of nearby residents out of an abundance of caution, but the evacuation has ended, according to both TC Energy and Sheboygan County emergency response officials.

TC Energy personnel remain on site and are working closely with first responders, landowners, local utilities and regulatory authorities.

The leak occurred on TC Energy's ANR Pipeline system. There are no impacts to natural gas service to customers at this time, the company said.

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