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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Faulty gas valve and corroded pipe sources of leak at high school in Santa Rita


Southern High School students will be returning to campus on Thursday under their regular schedule after having to leave early on Wednesday due to the detection of gas odor at the school. The Guam Department of Education, coordinating with SHS Principal Michael Meno, made the decision to release students at 9 a.m. Wednesday to ensure the safety and wellbeing of students and staff, according to a release from GDOE. Guam Fire Department units responded to Southern High at 6:45 a.m. for a reported foul order. A GFD investigation led to the discovery of a faulty gas valve and a corroded pipe as the sources of the gas leak, GDOE stated in the release.
The Guam Daily Post


Tuesday, April 23, 2024

Follow Up: Eighth Harmon junkyard fire extinguished hours later with 1 firefighter treated for exhaustion


PHOTO: A follow up now to the Harmon junkyard fire that took place on Thursday afternoon. The fire, which is the eighth one at the same spot, remains under investigation with Guam Fire Department. GFD Spokesperson Lt. Nick Garrido confirmed the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives was activated. The Guam Environmental Protection Agency also confirmed they have launched an investigation as well. As we reported, several cars were in flames at the tow pro junkyard. Although no evacuation was needed, GFD received additional help from Navy Fire and Guam Airport Fire. According to Garrido, one GFD firefighter needed to be treated for exhaustion and was taken to the Guam Memorial Hospital and was released shortly after.
KUAM News







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