Flats evacuated after gas left on in premises

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to the incident at 09:29 BST on Friday

Flats and businesses were evacuated after gas was left on at a premises, a fire service said.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service were called to Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, at about 09:29 BST on Friday after a member of the public smelled gas.

Two crews from Chelmsford attended and found that gas had been left on in a business premises overnight.

John Warmann, station manager, said: "The incident is a reminder, whether you're a business or homeowner, to make sure you turn your gas appliances are off when you've finished using them."

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The fire service said it isolated the gas and ventilated the building whilst at the scene.

"If you've got a gas boiler, open fire or log burner, make sure you have a carbon monoxide alarm," Mr Warmann added.