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| Hundreds face weekend without gas in Nantyglo | Hundreds face weekend without gas in Nantyglo |
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| A utility company is still trying to restore gas to more than 750 homes in Blaenau Gwent after water got into gas pipes on Thursday. | A utility company is still trying to restore gas to more than 750 homes in Blaenau Gwent after water got into gas pipes on Thursday. |
| Wales and West Utilities said 100,000 litres of water have been pumped out at Nantyglo, but warn the complex operation may take several days. | Wales and West Utilities said 100,000 litres of water have been pumped out at Nantyglo, but warn the complex operation may take several days. |
| Water got into the gas pipes after a mains burst on Thursday. | Water got into the gas pipes after a mains burst on Thursday. |
| Leisure centres at Ebbw Vale and Abertillery are open for washing and showering. | Leisure centres at Ebbw Vale and Abertillery are open for washing and showering. |
| A housing association responsible for 250 of the homes affected said it was doing everything to help, and staff would be available over the weekend. | A housing association responsible for 250 of the homes affected said it was doing everything to help, and staff would be available over the weekend. |
| Tai Calon Community Housing has distributed 165 heaters and 24 microwaves and cookers for tenants to use. | Tai Calon Community Housing has distributed 165 heaters and 24 microwaves and cookers for tenants to use. |
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| Bill Perch from the housing association said: "Obviously, we're targeting the most vulnerable people, the people who will be most affected by the cold weather first, but we are speaking to tenants on an ongoing basis." | Bill Perch from the housing association said: "Obviously, we're targeting the most vulnerable people, the people who will be most affected by the cold weather first, but we are speaking to tenants on an ongoing basis." |
| Wales and West Utilities said it was working around the clock to fix the problem. | Wales and West Utilities said it was working around the clock to fix the problem. |
| A spokesperson said: "We are continuing to pump water out of our gas pipe - more than 100,000 litres of water has been removed so far. | A spokesperson said: "We are continuing to pump water out of our gas pipe - more than 100,000 litres of water has been removed so far. |
| "Water has gathered at low points in the network, and we have to locate and drain them all before we can restore all gas supplies. | "Water has gathered at low points in the network, and we have to locate and drain them all before we can restore all gas supplies. |
| "Gas supplies will not all be restored at the same time, but we will keep people updated on progress throughout the day." | "Gas supplies will not all be restored at the same time, but we will keep people updated on progress throughout the day." |
| The spokesperson said they had distributed about 100 fan heaters and hot plates for warming food to vulnerable customers and urged anyone needing assistance to call their customer services team on 0800 912 2999. | The spokesperson said they had distributed about 100 fan heaters and hot plates for warming food to vulnerable customers and urged anyone needing assistance to call their customer services team on 0800 912 2999. |