Gas-like odor could linger in Washington County after odorant accidentally released, officials say

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Pa. — Residents in parts of Washington County could smell a gas-like odor after a chemical was accidentally released on Friday, officials say.

According to the Cecil Township Fire Department, crews were called to Reissing Road for two reports of a gas odor, but they found no leak or hazard.

Washington County 911 advised that a contractor was transferring mercaptan — the odorant added to natural gas — when a hose failed and released it into the air, the department says…

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