The Portland Fire Department and Sulphur River Exploration met with impacted residents to provide updates on the natural gas well and outline next steps for repairs. The Portland Fire Department has confirmed no hazardous chemicals in the air, and the event remains localized. Evacuations near the natural gas well site incident in Portland have been downgraded to voluntary evacuations for nearby homes, a motel, and an RV park. Sulphur River Exploration has stabilized the site and will resume repair work on Sunday, September 21. Residents outside the voluntary evacuation zone do not need to take any action. Public safety continues to be the top priority…