A gas leak forced evacuations and widespread road closures in the Sterling-Ashburn area on Monday morning, prompting an extended emergency response and major traffic disruptions, officials said.
Fire and rescue crews were called to an outside gas leak near Waxpool Road and Pacific Boulevard in Sterling on Monday, Jan. 5, around 11 a.m., according to Loudoun County officials.
The gas company responded to the scene to assess the scope of the leak, and a precautionary evacuation of several nearby businesses was ordered…