Officials investigate a gas leak at a Henrietta home after a copper pipe was stolen

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A gas leak in the area of Farnsworth Drive South and Camelot Drive forced neighbors to evacuate in Henrietta on Tuesday. Officials are investigating the circumstances and have given protocols for handling a gas leak.

What to do if there’s a gas leak

This investigation is still ongoing; however, in the case that it ever happens again to anyone, Battalion Chief Jared Guhl said it is important to follow the three Rs: Recognize, React, and Report.

News10NBC’s Declan Stablow spoke with the Henrietta Fire Department to learn what to do if a gas leak is suspected.

“The smell of sulfur is the most obvious sign,” said Guhl. He added that other signs could include a yellow flame on your stove or a hissing sound…

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