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Nantyglo gas supply reconnection under way after cut | |
(about 4 hours later) | |
Gas engineers have begun restoring supplies to about 200 properties in Blaenau Gwent after 750 homes suffered cuts following a water leak. | |
Supplies in Nantyglo were disrupted on Thursday when water from a burst main leaked into gas pipes. | |
Wales and West Utilities said it was "cautiously optimistic" of starting to reconnect all homes within 48 hours. | |
Leisure centres in Abertillery and Ebbw Vale are offering washing and showering facilities for people affected. | Leisure centres in Abertillery and Ebbw Vale are offering washing and showering facilities for people affected. |
About 150 fan heaters and hot plates have been given out to vulnerable customers. | About 150 fan heaters and hot plates have been given out to vulnerable customers. |
Tai Calon Community Housing has also distributed heaters and microwave ovens for affected tenants to use. | Tai Calon Community Housing has also distributed heaters and microwave ovens for affected tenants to use. |
Anyone needing assistance has been told they should contact Wales and West Utilities. | Anyone needing assistance has been told they should contact Wales and West Utilities. |
The company confirmed that all the properties affected were residential, with no commercial premises involved. |