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Those stealing copper in Centralia blamed for gas leak

By Austin Williams Oct 17, 2024 | 1:39 PM

Those stealing copper from a vacant house in Centralia are blamed for natural gas spewing into the air Wednesday morning.

Centralia City Firemen say the copper was being stolen from a home at 1302 South Hickory.

Firemen stood by until Ameren crews arrived.

Fire Chief Jeff Day say there were no issues that developed as a result of the leak.

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